| HD: Greatest Advance Since 1975
Human development report 2000 puts Nepal behind 143 countries, but says the kingdom registers greatest advance since 1975. In the HDR 2000 released today, June 29, Nepal ranks 144. Canada, Norway, USA lead the world. Sierra Leone, Niger and Burkina Faso show worst performance. Bangladesh stands at 146, and Bhutan (142) overtakes the Kingdom. Nepal's performance improved slightly compared to last years' HDI. Sri Lanka (84) and the Maldives (89) lead South Asia. Other regional ranks: China (99), India (128), Pakistan (135).
• UNDP Press Releases
• The Ogden Newspapers/AP, June 29: U.N.: human rights, real democracy needed for poverty cut, Nepal registers greatest advance since 1975
• Reuters: World rankings
• June 29: The New York Times story (registration required)