About Us

The Human Development Network is the World Bank's home for policy, programs and research in the fields of Education, Health, Nutrition & Population (HNP), Social Protection & Labor, Children & Youth, HIV/AIDS, and Development Dialogue.

Its mission is to assist low and middle income country governments individually and collectively increase the inclusive and efficient investment in people, with a view of driving faster and more equitable growth. The human development network is dedicated to actively participate in global efforts that contribute to poverty reduction through improving access to education, health and social services and to build balanced and competitive societies.