Global Indices — Set 1

Correct Answer: A. UNDP

The UNDP is the organization responsible for publishing the Human Development Index. This index measures countries based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income. It was originally conceived by economists Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen.

Correct Answer: C. Reporters Without Borders

Reporters Without Borders, also known as RSF, releases this annual index. It ranks countries based on the level of freedom available to journalists and media outlets. The organization is a non-governmental entity based in France.

Correct Answer: A. Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is the Irish humanitarian agency that co-publishes the Global Hunger Index. The index scores countries based on undernourishment, child stunting, wasting, and mortality. It aims to track hunger at global, regional, and national levels.

Correct Answer: D. World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum publishes this report to track gender-based disparities. It evaluates four key dimensions: economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment. The report has been published annually since 2006.

Correct Answer: A. Transparency International

Transparency International is the global coalition against corruption that releases this index. It ranks countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and surveys. The organization is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Correct Answer: A. Sustainable Development Solutions Network

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) publishes the World Happiness Report. This report uses survey data from the Gallup World Poll to rank countries based on life evaluations. Factors like GDP, social support, and healthy life expectancy are considered.

Correct Answer: A. Cornell University and INSEAD

Cornell University and INSEAD are the academic partners that help WIPO produce the Global Innovation Index. The index ranks world economies according to their innovation capabilities. It provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 130+ economies.

Correct Answer: C. World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum publishes the Global Competitiveness Report annually. It assesses the ability of countries to provide high levels of prosperity to their citizens. The ranking is based on the Global Competitiveness Index which integrates various economic indicators.

Correct Answer: D. World Bank Group

The World Bank Group was the primary body that released the Ease of Doing Business rankings. It measured the regulatory environment for the starting and operation of a local firm. It was a major benchmark for attracting foreign direct investment in many countries.

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

The OPHI and UNDP jointly release the Multidimensional Poverty Index. This index looks beyond income to capture how people experience poverty in their daily lives. It evaluates indicators across three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living.