Another approach is the ‘basic needs approach’ which moves from the philosophy of maximising output to minimising poverty. It argues that the basic needs of adequate nutrition, primary education, health, sanitation, water supply and housing should be available to the poorest to a reasonable extent. The Human Development Index (HDI) approach is the third and most widely used index.
I am very pleased that the improvement in the public health situation, following remarkable progress in the vaccination campaign, allows me to be here in Milan to acknowledge the achievements of the 21 brilliant finalist teams who have offered valuable technological contributions in a very special area.