Sustainable Human Development: Issues and Challenges

Abstract

Human development is a complex phenomenon that involves expanding the array of options available to individuals. It is a multidimensional concept that primarily denotes enhancements in people's quality of life across various socio-economic dimensions, such as health, education, standard of living, physical and social infrastructure, quality of life, and security. These dimensions are widely recognised as essential components of human development and are considered nonnegotiable. This research aims to elucidate the characteristics and conceptualizations of sustainable human development. Moreover, the primary emphasis is placed on addressing the fundamental concerns and obstacles pertaining to the achievement of sustainable human development. This work examines a range of pressing concerns, including but not limited to extreme poverty, inadequate healthcare, low literacy rates, social exclusion, depletion of groundwater resources, pollution, environmental degradation, deforestation, climate change, economic violence, terrorism, governance issues, corruption, political instability, human security, political security, economic security, food security, health security, environmental security, as well as individual and community security. The work also assesses various problems and challenges associated with these issues. Additionally, a concise explanation is provided on the issues associated with sustainable development..