The phrase "advancing human development" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to social progress, education, or initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals and communities.
Example: "The organization is dedicated to advancing human development through education and healthcare initiatives."
Alternatives: "promoting human progress" or "enhancing human welfare."
The United Nations Secretary General's synthesis report on the post-2015 sustainable development goals, The Road to Dignity by 2030 clearly highlights the importance, in advancing human development goals, of developing approaches and 'solutions' that are applicable and realistic across diverse countries and settings.
Countering drug-related crime and corruption is imperative to advancing human development.
This year's, however, strikes an entirely different chord: "Advancing human development requires governance that is democratic in both form and substance".
"Transformation in gender roles and empowerment have enabled some countries and groups to improve sustainability and equity, advancing human development," the report says, citing countries such as Cuba, Iran and Mauritius, which have brought down fertility rates.
That is why the opportunity to be educated is central to advancing human development".
Empowering women is critical to advancing human development and achieving progress towards the MDGs.
The UN is pondering which goals to set for the next decades to advance human development and sustainability.
The World Food Prize, awarded each year since 1994 and sponsored by businessman and philanthropist John Ruan, recognizes the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world, thereby helping to boost global food security.
However, she says, "The aim is to design these investments in natural capital so as to advance human development and alleviate poverty at the same time.
The efforts of private American citizens to advance human-development causes at the community level are exceptional stories that are frequently untold.
Religions for Peace works to transform violent conflict, advance human development, promote just and harmonious societies, and protect the earth.
