Best National Human Development Report in the Asia-Pacific region for 1999-2000

The 2000 Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR) with its theme Quality, Access and Relevance in Basic Education, was adjudged by the UNDP Human Development Report Office as Best National Human Development Report in the Asia-Pacific Region during the 2000 National Human Development Awards. The 2000 PHDR was cited for its excellence in three categories: Innovative Use of Human Development Measurement Tools, Presentation and Design, and Participation and Policy Impact.

The award was conferred at the conclusion of the Second Global Forum on Human Development on October 10, 2000 held in Brazil. Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, President of HDN, received the award in behalf of the Network.

Click here to view the 2000 PHDR.