A recent UNDP report examines Brazil’s Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) decline from 2019 to 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MHDI evaluates critical aspects such as longevity, education, income, and quality of life. Strategic public policies were crucial in mitigating the pandemic’s negative impact on development indicators. All Brazilian states encountered challenges, with varying […]
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