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Title: Rethinking Sustainable Development: Multidimensional Comparisons Across Countries and Regions.
Authors: Tutar, Hasan1,2 (AUTHOR), Mutlu, Hakan Tahiri3 (AUTHOR), Streimikiene, Dalia4 (AUTHOR) dalia.streimikiene@lei.lt
Source: Sustainable Development. Jan2026 Supplement 1, Vol. 34, p183-196. 14p.
Subject Terms: *Sustainable development, *Public health, Human Development Index, Scholarly method, Comparative studies, Regional disparities, Economic statistics
Company/Entity: United Nations Development Programme
Reviews & Products: Sustainable Development Goals (United Nations)
People: Sen, Amartya, 1933-
Abstract: This study examines the multidimensional nature of sustainable development through comprehensive analysis of the Human Development Index (HDI) and its components across 189 countries using 2023/2024 UNDP data. The research employs comparative descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, and cluster analysis to investigate the relative contributions of health, education, and economic indicators to human development outcomes. Results demonstrate that education and health indicators significantly outweigh economic factors in determining HDI performance. Multiple regression analysis reveals that mean years of schooling (β = 0.017) and life expectancy (β = 0.007) explain 97.8% of HDI variance (R2 = 0.978), while per capita income shows a relatively weak correlation (r = 0.048). The strongest correlation exists between mean years of schooling and HDI (r = 0.913), followed by life expectancy (r = 0.907). Cluster analysis identifies five distinct development groups, revealing significant regional disparities in human development patterns. Countries with high income levels but lower HDI rankings, particularly in Gulf regions, demonstrate that economic prosperity alone does not guarantee human development progress. The findings support Amartya Sen's capabilities approach, emphasizing that sustainable development requires investments in human capital rather than solely economic growth. Policy implications suggest that development strategies should prioritize education accessibility, healthcare infrastructure, and social services to achieve meaningful progress toward Sustainable Development Goals. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence advocating for people‐centered development approaches that focus on enhancing individual capabilities and quality of life rather than purely economic indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study examines the multidimensional nature of sustainable development through comprehensive analysis of the Human Development Index (HDI) and its components across 189 countries using 2023/2024 UNDP data. The research employs comparative descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, and cluster analysis to investigate the relative contributions of health, education, and economic indicators to human development outcomes. Results demonstrate that education and health indicators significantly outweigh economic factors in determining HDI performance. Multiple regression analysis reveals that mean years of schooling (β = 0.017) and life expectancy (β = 0.007) explain 97.8% of HDI variance (R2 = 0.978), while per capita income shows a relatively weak correlation (r = 0.048). The strongest correlation exists between mean years of schooling and HDI (r = 0.913), followed by life expectancy (r = 0.907). Cluster analysis identifies five distinct development groups, revealing significant regional disparities in human development patterns. Countries with high income levels but lower HDI rankings, particularly in Gulf regions, demonstrate that economic prosperity alone does not guarantee human development progress. The findings support Amartya Sen's capabilities approach, emphasizing that sustainable development requires investments in human capital rather than solely economic growth. Policy implications suggest that development strategies should prioritize education accessibility, healthcare infrastructure, and social services to achieve meaningful progress toward Sustainable Development Goals. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence advocating for people‐centered development approaches that focus on enhancing individual capabilities and quality of life rather than purely economic indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09680802
DOI:10.1002/sd.70157