UNDP 2013 Human Development Report

The 21st century is witnessing a profound shift in global dynamics, driven by the fast-rising new powers of the developing world – China, India and Brazil. But the “Rise of the South” is a much larger phenomenon. Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and other developing countries are becoming leading actors on the world stage. The 2013 Human Development Report identifies more than 40 developing countries that have done better than expected in human development in recent decades, with their progress accelerating markedly over the past 10 years.