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Published on 2024-03-29 16:07:02
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Human Development Index (HDI) for 2022, placing the Comoros in 152nd position out of 193 countries, with a score of 0.586. This slight increase from the 0.581 score in 2021 indicates modest progress in the country’s human development. The HDI, a composite indicator measuring well-being and the level of economic and social development, takes into account factors such as GDP per capita, life expectancy, and education level, while also integrating aspects such as gender inequality and various dimensions of poverty.
Despite this improvement, the Comoros still lag behind the Seychelles, which with an HDI of 0.785, ranks 72nd and falls into the category of countries with high human development. This contrast underscores the challenges facing the Comoros, particularly in terms of equitable and inclusive development.
The Comorian authorities, often criticized for their political management, are faced with the reality of these numbers, which highlight a development dynamic that seems to benefit mainly a small elite. This situation sharply contrasts with the ambitions of progress and emergence advocated by local political discourse.
Furthermore, the Passport Power Index for 2024 ranks the Comoros 166th globally, revealing the obstacles that Comorian entrepreneurs face in expanding their activities internationally. With only 31 countries accessible visa-free for Comorian passport holders – compared to 104 and 102 for the Seychelles and Mauritius, respectively – this position reflects the diplomatic and development challenges that the country must confront.
This assessment highlights the multiple dimensions of human development and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to overcome obstacles to progress. For the Comoros, the stakes are high: it is about capitalizing on the improvements in the HDI while tackling deep inequalities and strengthening its presence on the international stage.
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