UNDP Human Development Data Center — Educational Showcase

 

Concept

This mock-up illustrates the UNDP Human Development Data Center (https://hdr.undp.org/data-center) being used as an educational tool for children. The photo-realistic scene shows students exploring the site’s interactive dashboards and global datasets in a classroom environment.

Tools & Features 

 

1. Global Interactive Map – A world map displaying Human Development Index (HDI) values, enabling users to explore country-level insights visually.
 
 
2. Dashboards Section – Visualizes key metrics like life expectancy, education, and income, showing comparative progress across countries.
 
 
3. Data Download Hub – Allows users to download open datasets (CSV, Excel, API) for deeper analysis.
 
 
4. Explore Data Section – Features multiple indices such as HDI, IHDI (Inequality-adjusted HDI), GDI (Gender Development Index), and GII (Gender Inequality Index).
 
 
5. Trend Analysis Tools – Interactive charts that show HDI changes over time, with dynamic filtering and comparison capabilities.
 
 
6. Country Profiles – Dedicated pages offering in-depth views of each nation’s development progress, goals, and contextual indicators.
 
 
7. Sustainability Insights – Integrated visualizations linking the data to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Use-Case

This concept highlights how data transparency and accessibility can inspire early data literacy. Children can engage with global challenges—like education, gender equality, and sustainability—through intuitive visual tools designed for the general public.