Which one of the following approaches of human development was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and emphasised on health, education, food, water supply, sanitation and housing ?
Welfare approach
Basic needs approach
Income approach
Capability approach
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
The Basic Needs Approach to human development was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and emphasised the satisfaction of essential needs like health, education, food, water supply, sanitation, and housing.
This approach emerged in the 1970s as a direct way to address poverty by providing essential goods and services, rather than waiting for economic growth to trickle down.