Human Development and Capability Association

The Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) is a professional organization that focuses on understanding and promoting human well-being and development. It emphasizes the importance of people's capabilities—what individuals are able to do and be—such as health, education, and freedom. The HDCA brings experts together to study how social, economic, and political factors affect people's opportunities and quality of life. Its goal is to foster research and policy discussions that help improve human development worldwide, ensuring that people have the resources and conditions to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.