Global Indices — Set 1

Correct Answer: A. UNDP

• **UNDP** = The United Nations Development Programme annually releases the 'Human Development Index' (HDI), which measures a country's development. • **Three dimensions** — The HDI assesses countries based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [World Bank]: focuses on financial and economic development to reduce poverty; [UNESCO]: primarily focuses on education, science, and culture; [IMF]: focuses on global monetary cooperation and financial stability.

Correct Answer: C. Reporters Without Borders

• **Reporters Without Borders** = This organization, also known as RSF, annually publishes the 'World Press Freedom Index'. • **France** — The organization is a non-governmental entity headquartered in France, focusing on press freedom globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Amnesty International]: focuses on human rights in a broader sense; [Human Rights Watch]: investigates and reports on human rights abuses; [UNICEF]: works for children's rights and well-being.

Correct Answer: A. Concern Worldwide

• **Concern Worldwide** = This Irish humanitarian agency jointly publishes the 'Global Hunger Index' (GHI) with Welthungerhilfe. • **Four indicators** — The GHI scores countries based on undernourishment, child stunting, wasting, and child mortality. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [FAO]: focuses on global food and agriculture; [World Food Programme]: provides food assistance worldwide; [IFPRI]: conducts research on food policy.

Correct Answer: D. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum** = This international organization publishes the 'Global Gender Gap Report' to track gender-based disparities. • **2006** — The report has been published annually since 2006, evaluating four key dimensions of gender equality. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [UN Women]: focuses on gender equality and women's empowerment within the UN system; [International Labour Organization]: focuses on labor standards and social protection; [World Bank]: primarily focuses on reducing poverty and supporting development.

Correct Answer: A. Transparency International

• **Transparency International** = This non-governmental organization is the global coalition against corruption that releases the 'Corruption Perceptions Index'. • **Berlin, Germany** — The organization, headquartered in Berlin, publishes the index based on expert assessments and surveys. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Interpol]: is an international police organization; [Financial Action Task Force]: sets standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing; [World Justice Project]: works to advance the rule of law.

Correct Answer: A. Sustainable Development Solutions Network

• **Sustainable Development Solutions Network** = The SDSN publishes the 'World Happiness Report' to rank global well-being using Gallup World Poll data. • **Three factors** — The report considers factors like GDP, social support, and healthy life expectancy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [World Health Organization]: focuses on global health matters; [OECD]: is an intergovernmental economic organization; [United Nations General Assembly]: is the main deliberative body of the UN.

Correct Answer: A. Cornell University and INSEAD

• **Cornell University and INSEAD** = These academic partners collaborate with WIPO to publish the 'Global Innovation Index' (GII). • **130+ economies** — The index provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of over 130 economies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Harvard University and MIT]: are not listed as partners for the GII; [World Bank and WTO]: focus on economic development and trade respectively; [OECD and IMF]: are intergovernmental economic and financial organizations.

Correct Answer: C. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum** = This entity annually publishes the 'Global Competitiveness Report' assessing countries' abilities to provide prosperity. • **Various economic indicators** — The report's ranking is based on the Global Competitiveness Index, integrating a wide range of economic indicators. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [International Trade Centre]: focuses on trade development; [World Bank]: primarily focuses on poverty reduction and development; [WTO]: deals with rules of trade between nations.

Correct Answer: D. World Bank Group

• **World Bank Group** = This institution was the primary body that released the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' rankings. • **Many countries** — The index served as a major benchmark for attracting foreign direct investment in many countries globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [IMF]: focuses on global monetary cooperation and financial stability; [World Economic Forum]: publishes reports like the Global Competitiveness Report; [UNCTAD]: deals with trade, investment, and development issues.

Correct Answer: A. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative and UNDP

• **Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative and UNDP** = These two entities jointly release the 'Multidimensional Poverty Index' (MPI). • **Three dimensions** — The MPI evaluates indicators across three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living, going beyond income. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [World Bank and IMF]: focus on economic and financial matters; [Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]: is a philanthropic organization; [UNESCO and UNICEF]: focus on education/culture and children's rights respectively.