COVER ARTWORK:
The cover image for this primer has been designed to reflect both the standard principles upon
which rigorous measurement of human development depends, and the more innovative tools
and out-of-the-box thinking that can be tapped for research, analysis and advocacy of human
development issues. The spiral pattern suggests the cyclical nature of evidence-based policymaking.

POSTER ARTWORK:
The poster series on inequality featured throughout this primer was conceived by Tom
Geismar and prepared by AIGA, the professional association for design, as part of the launch
strategy of the 2005 global Human Development Report.

September 2007 New York