What Index Was Introduced in 1995 to Address Gender Inequality?

💡 The Answer

• The UNDP introduced the Gender Development Index (GDI) in its 1995 report.
• GDI specifically addresses gender inequality in human development.
• It was created in response to criticism that HDI omitted gender factors.
• GDI measures disparities between women and men in key dimensions.
• It is one of several supplementary indices to the HDI.