Human Development Research Initiative

HDRI is pleased to announce the publication of our latest policy brief: "Women at Work: Labour exploitation, racialized and gendered precarity in Bangladesh’s ready-made-garment industry". Authored by Laura Janini Dohmen and supervised by Siya Goyal, this critical study examines the systemic challenges faced by female workers in one of the world's largest garment manufacturing hubs. As international discussions surrounding supply chain due diligence legislation gain momentum,

HDRI is proud to announce the release of our latest research paper, about the overqualified NEET youth in South Korea. Authored by Dahui Kim and supervised by Siya Goyal, this comprehensive publication explores the complex structural and cultural barriers that prevent highly skilled young individuals from thriving in the modern workforce. Key Insights from the Research: 📊 A Unique Demographic Challenge: In South Korea, NEET (not in education, employment, or training) youth r

Across Europe, cities are being reshaped by neoliberal planning, financialization, and smart‑city agendas. HDRI’s final 2025 paper, from the Economic, Social and Cultural rights thematic area, unpacks how these forces intersect with spatial polarization, gentrification, and youth precarity , and how they redefine what participation, inclusion, and the right to the city mean today. From Milan and Barcelona , our research shows how revitalization strategies, often framed as s

This toolkit is part of HDRI’s first toolkit series and is a collective effort made by our fellow researchers Tara Adiga, Haibado...

This era has marked an increase in student activism and protests happening across the globe. The implementation of school boycotts and...