The Gambia is Africa's smallest country with a growing economy until COVID-19. One in four people faces food insecurity, especially children under five. Demographic growth remains among highest in the world
GII introduced in 2010 Human Development Report to measure gender disparity. Replaced GDI and GEM, which faced methodological and conceptual limitations. Measures loss of achievement due to gender inequality across three dimensions
UNDP reports from 90+ countries show government policy choices under constraints. Countries focus on broad-based growth with jobs and income generation. Growing gap between current and desired human development. Sustainable development and climate goals face constraints
New Thought Leader specializing in human development and trauma healing. Has over a decade of experience in global retreats and workshops. Author of six books, including "The Completion Process". Has 1.5M weekly YouTube subscribers
Human life cycle starts with fertilization and ends with death. Zygote develops into embryo in 2-4 weeks, then foetus in 8 weeks. Newborns can suck, breathe, swallow and cry but cannot talk. Infants gain muscle control and develop object permanence
World Bank Group established in 1945 to provide development finance and advice. Five affiliated agencies created between 1956 and 1988. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with member governments as owners. US nominates Bank President, Europe nominates IMF Managing Director