High HDI Research Articles

Unravelling the threads: understanding the interplay of Cultural values, female workforce engagement, human development index and suicide rates.

Suicide is a major public health problem across the world. Extensive research on the field shows that suicide is affected by several sociological, economic, and cultural risk factors. Over the last century, social changes have driven the reshaping of traditional gender roles, often in an uneven fashion, strongly depending on context. This study proposes updated findings on the impact that changes in traditional gender roles could have on suicide rates METHODS: It will do so by examining the correlation between female labor force participation (FLPR) and sex-specific suicide rates. Moreover, it will examine this association depending on human development (HDI) and Hofstede's individualism index. To do so, data from 2010 to 2019 from 47 countries is collected from the WHO, ILOSTAT and UN agencies' websites. Analysis show a significant interaction between FLPR, HDI and individualism index scores on male suicide rates (p = 0.002). There is a negative association between FLPR and male suicide rates in relatively lower HDI countries, while in very high HDI countries an increase in FLPR is correlated with an increase in male suicide rates. Similar trends but no significant interaction is observed for female suicide rates. This study suggests that female participation is beneficial for male population as it reduces male suicide rates. However, this association appears to be context dependent. In countries where institutional adjustment is already established, and human development is very high, other factors might be of interest in examining the trends of suicide rates among men and women.

Sustainable Indonesian Rural Development: Utilizing Precision Village Data as a Basis for Socio-Economic Analysis

Abstract The digital era presents opportunities for developing new technologies for producing precise and reliable data. This study examines the socioeconomic conditions of rural development in Indonesia using “Data Desa Presisi” (DDP), a new method with the potential to generate large amounts of village data. The goal is to encourage the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in rural areas. Quantitative research was carried out on six islands, ten provinces, 24 districts/cities, and 171 villages/sub-districts. The findings indicate that inequality rates in rural Indonesia are classified as medium (between 0.40 and 0.50) and high (above 0.5). The study also reveals disparities in the government’s published HDI achievements, with Sumatra’s villages having the highest HDI (68.25) and rural Bali and Nusa Tenggara having the lowest HDI (53.88). The study highlights the need for response strategies to achieve sustainable rural development, such as producing village activists, developing vocational education, developing rural big data, and agricultural development management.

Ovarian cancer survival in sub-Saharan Africa by human development index and histological subtypes: A population-based registry study.

Ovarian cancer (OC) is the fourth most common cancer of women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), although few data have been published on population-level survival. We estimate ovarian cancer survival in SSA by human development index and histological subtype, using data from seven population-based cancer registries in six countries: Kenya (Nairobi and Eldoret), Mauritius, Uganda (Kampala), Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and South Africa (Eastern Cape). A total of 644 cases diagnosed during 2008-2014 were included, with 77% being of epithelial subtypes (range 47% [Abidjan]-80% [Mauritius]). The overall observed survival in the study cohort was 73.4% (95% CI: 69.8, 77.0) at 1 year, 54.4% (95% CI: 50.4, 58.7) at 3 years and 45.0% (95% CI: 41.0, 49.4) at 5 years. Relative survival at Year 1 ranged from 44.4% in Kampala to 86.3% in Mauritius, with a mean for the seven series of 67.4%. Relative survival was highest in Mauritius at 72.2% and lowest in Kampala, Uganda at 19.5%, with a mean of 47.8%. There was no difference in survival by age at diagnosis. Patients from high and medium HDI countries had significantly better survival than those from low HDI countries. Women with cancers of epithelial cell origin had much lower survival compared to women with other histological subtypes (p = .02). Adjusted for the young age of the African patients with ovarian cancer (44% aged <50) survival is much lower than in USA or Europe, and underlines the need for improvements in the access to diagnosis and treatment of OC in SSA.

Correlation of time trends of air pollutants, greenspaces and tracheal, bronchus and lung cancer incidence and mortality among the adults in United States.

Tracheal, Bronchus, and Lung (TBL) cancer continues to represent the majority of cancer-related incidence and mortality in United States (U.S.). While air pollutants are considered essential risk factors, both global and national average concentrations of major harmful air pollutants have significantly decreased over the decades. Green space may have a beneficial effect on human health. We obtained data on national and state-level burden of TBL cancer, the annual average concentration of main air pollutants, and levels of green spaces in 2007, 2013, and 2019. According to generalized estimating equation (GEE), we examine the associations among incidence and mortality of TBL cancer, air pollutants, and greenspaces, represented by the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in different age groups with models adjusted with meteorological, and socio-demographic. We observed additional effects of the interaction between the NDVI, Ozone, PM2.5, and other factors, which helped us to interpret and understand our results. Also, we collated states that witnessed net increments in forest coverage and conducted the same analysis separately. In our analysis, the majority of associations between NDVI and air pollutants with TBL cancer remained significantly positive, particularly noticeable among individuals aged 20 to 54. However, our findings did not explore air pollution as a potential mediator between greenspace exposure and TBL cancer. While the associations of PM2.5 with TBL cancer remained positive, the other four pollutants showed positive but statistically insignificant associations. Our interaction analysis yielded that there were positive associations between NDVI and ozone, PM2.5, and tobacco use. Max NDVI acts as a protective factor along with high HDI. Additionally, PM2.5 and HDI also showed a negative association. In 18 states with more forest, NDVI acts as a protective factor along with higher health care coverage, better health status, and participation in physical activities. In the state-level of U.S., the effects of total greenspace with TBL cancer are mixed and could be modified by various socio-economic factors. PM2.5 has a direct correlation with TBL cancer and the effects can be influenced by underlying socioeconomic conditions.

Energy Transition, Human Development and Energy Justice in the Southern Countries

Energy poverty deteriorates the human capital and the growth potential in the developing and emerging countries. We estimate the long-run effect of electricity access, modern renewable energy consumption, and traditional renewable energy consumption on human development (index). We use an AutoRegressive Distributed Lag/ARDL model based on pooled mean group estimation for a panel of 44 southern countries, representing three energy-poor regions of the world over the period 1990-2018. By distinguishing two groups of countries according to their level of HDI, we show that it exists a positive and significant relationship between electricity access and human development in countries with low and medium HDI and a positive effect of modern renewable energy on the level of human development in countries with higher HDI. In addition, the estimations reveal a significant negative effect of conventional renewable energy use on human development for the two countries groups.

Impact of Economic and Environmental Dynamics on Human Development: An Analysis of HDI Classifications

The whole world is facing the issue of altering climate and bad environmental quality due to the extreme increase in carbon emissions. Against the backdrop, this study plans to examine the effect of environmental degradation on human development, controlling for income inequality, education inequality, gender inequality, unemployment, GDPPC, institutional quality and urbanization in the context of very high, high, medium and low HDI economies during the time scope from 1996 to 2021. For measuring environmental impact, we use both ecological footprints and carbon dioxide emission (CO2) figures for these countries. Overall, the generalized method of moments analysis confirms the strong relationship among the study variables. GMM analysis confirms that environmental quality by surging the ecological footprints and carbon emission deteriorates human development of the selected nations. Similarly, disparities in the form of income, education and gender impose an adverse impact on human development as unemployment also has a contrary impact on human development. While GDP, institutional quality and urbanization are evidenced to ensure human welfare. Hence, considering these key outcomes, a set of relevant human welfare-related policies needs to be recommended in the context of selected countries.

Global epidemiological trends and variations in the burden of gallbladder cancer.

Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a rare but lethal malignancy with a dismal prognosis. The aim of this study is to analyze the burdens and trends of GBC across the world based on geography, socioeconomic development (based on human development index [HDI]), and gender. GLOBOCAN 2020 database was used to extract data (2020-2040) relating to the incidence and mortality of GBC across the world. Asia had the highest burden of GBC with India and China contributing to majority of the absolute burden. The burden of GBC by age standardized rate was highest in Latin America (Bolivia and Chile) and Southeast Asia (Bangladesh and Nepal). Medium HDI countries had a higher mortality rate compared to very high HDI countries. Females had a higher predilection for GBC across different regions and socioeconomic groups. GBC burden is expected to significantly increase across the world by 2040 with variable trends across different regions, age groups, and genders. The global burden of GBC will significantly increase over the next two decades with marked regional and demographic variations. The results of this study will empower national and global health leaders to develop policies to address the increasing burden of this lethal malignancy.

The Potential of Budget Participation and Dalihan Natolu Leadership Style to Improve Community Welfare in the Toba Caldera Tourism Geography Area

Objective: This research analyzes the determinants of budgetary participation's effect on financial performance through Dalihan Natolu's leadership style in 4 districts in the Toba Caldera region and conducts a descriptive economic analysis of social and economic indicators in 7 districts post-Regional Autonomy and Fiscal Decentralization. Analyze village category development using the village development index (IDM) in 7 Toba Caldera districts. Estimating economic development parameters in 7 Toba Caldera districts in North Sumatra. Method: This study uses a quantitative method with descriptive analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis in this study was carried out using frequency distribution analysis and inferential statistical analysis including: evaluation of the assumptions of the structure equation model (SEM), SEM analysis, model fit test and hypothesis testing. The data analysis technique in this study uses Partial Least Square (PLS). PLS is a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) equation model with an approach based on variance or component-based structural equation modeling. This research was conducted in 4 (four) administrative districts located around the Lake Toba Tourism Area which in their kinship life absolutely adhere to the local wisdom of Dalihan Natolu, namely Toba Regency, Samosir Regency, North Tapanuli Regency, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. Conclusion : This quantitative study's findings Budget Participation Factor also affects Financial Performance moderated by Dahlian Natolu's Leadership Style, as shown by t statistics &gt; t table (3,961 &gt; 2,032). To strengthen this analysis, you can also use the P Value, with the condition p &lt; 0.05, which shows 0.000 &lt; 0.05. In 2019, the Human Development Index in 7 Toba Caldera Region Regencies measured Life Expectancy (UHH), Average Length of Schooling (RLS), and Expenditure Per Capita. In 2019–2020, the Toba Caldera Region's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) is stable and led by Agriculture, Forestry &amp; Fisheries, Wholesale and Retail Trade, and Industrial Management. Karo Regency has the highest HDI and Humbang Ha Anglean the lowest. The comparative IPD for that year increased in 7 Toba Caldera Region Regencies from 2014 to 2018. Toba Caldera districts' Human Development Index (IPM) increases somewhat with GRDP per capita.

Birthplace as a factor of influence for the sporting success of Brazilian Olympic gymnasts

The main objective of this study was to identify the population and socioeconomic profile of the place of birth of Brazilian Olympic gymnasts in the three gymnastics disciplines that are part of the Olympic Games program (Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics, individual and team Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Men's and Women's Trampoline Gymnastics) and their relationship with international sporting success. This study was characterized as descriptive, with a quantitative approach using the following analysis factors: State of the country, Region of the country, Number of inhabitants, Demographic Density, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, and Municipal Human Development Index (MDI). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study is original in that it gathers diverse information about athletes who represented Brazil in different editions of the Olympic Games in a specific group of sports and contributes to understanding factors that influence international sports success for gymnastics modalities in the Brazilian context. The data indicate that Brazilian Olympic gymnasts from cities in the South and Southeast regions of the country, with more than 100,001 inhabitants, with a demographic density greater than 1869.37 inhabitants/km2, and with a high or very high HDI are more likely to achieve international sporting success. We believe that this study can contribute to future studies to analyze the influence of environmental factors on sporting success, especially in the Brazilian context.

The Effect of Human Development Index on Obesity Prevalence at the Global Level: A Spatial Analysis.

Obesity is one of the major public health concerns, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the effect of human development index on the prevalence of obesity across 152 countries. Country-level data on obesity prevalence and its influencing variables related to 152 countries were obtained during 2000-2019 from several sources. A Spatial Bayesian Hierarchical model was employed in this research, and the analyses were performed using R statistical software (version 3.6.1). We found a positive relation between HDI and obesity prevalence, in such a way if low HDI countries advance to high HDI countries, the obesity rate is expected to increase significantly by 7.45%. Moreover, the association between obesity prevalence and the percentage of people aged 40-59 (β=0.07), urbanization rate (β=0.11), percentage of internet users (β=0.01), percentage of alcohol users (β=0.16), milk consumption per capita (β=0.15) and Percentage of depression (β=0.58) was significantly positive. Conversely, per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables (β=-0.15), and smoking rate (β=-0.02) was negatively associated with obesity prevalence. The prevalence of obesity is growing across all countries, especially in the countries with high and very high HDI. Therefore, policymakers must also pay attention to the negative effects of development when trying to improve the welfare of society.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on completed treatments and referrals during urgent dental visits.

This ecological study assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on completed treatments (CTs) and referrals during urgent dental visits to primary health care units in Brazil, and their associations with socioeconomic, geodemographic, and pandemic index factors in Brazilian municipalities. The difference in rates of procedures 12 months before and during the pandemic was calculated. Data were extracted at baseline from health information systems of all municipalities that provided urgent dental care (n = 5,229 out of 5,570). Multiple logistic regression predicted the factors associated with referrals and CTs. The number of dental urgencies increased from 3,987.9 to 4,272.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. The rates of referrals decreased in 44.1% of the municipalities, while 53.9% had lower rates of CTs. Municipalities with a greater number of oral health teams in the primary health care system (OR = 1.52, 95%CI:1.21-1.91) and with specialized services (OR = 1.80, 95%CI:1.50-2.16) were more likely to decrease referrals during the pandemic. Higher HDI and GDP per capita were associated with a larger decrease in referrals and smaller decrease in CTs. The calamity generated by the long pandemic period resulted in a greater demand for urgent visits. Less developed and larger cities seem to have been more likely to not complete treatments during urgent visits in primary dental care units in times of calamity. Primary dental care offices in smaller and less developed municipalities should be better equipped to provide appropriate assistance and to improve the problem-solving capacity of dental services during emergencies.

The Study on Cervical Cancer Burden in 127 Countries and Its Socioeconomic Influence Factors

ObjectivesTo explore the relationship between cervical cancer burden and HDI and other socioeconomic influence factors in 127 countries.MethodsDividing 127 countries into low-, medium-, high-, ultrahigh-HDI groups, and using statistical method to compare the prevalence trend of cervical cancer in different HDI country groups. Then selecting mortality-to-incidence ratio (MIR) to measure the cancer burden as the dependent variable, HDI and other socioeconomic factors selected from 2020 Human Development Report as independent variables, and using multi-regression model to analyze the correlation between variables.ResultsCountries with higher HDI were found to have lower prevalence and mortality of cervical cancer, and vice versa. Besides that, air and water pollution, government-coordinated spending, and the intimate partner of 15–49-year-old women and girls have positive correlation impact on cervical cancer burden.DiscussionThe cancer prevention and control policies in countries with high HDI have achieved relatively ideal implementation effects. Countries with relatively backward social and economic development level, cancer prevention and control policies had little effect, such as lower HPV vaccination coverage, poor regional health resource allocation, and week public education awareness. Therefore, cervical cancer control plan must be integrated into national strategies and implemented in people-oriented comprehensive health services.

Environmental Basin - History of Billings Reservoir’s Construction

This article, as part of a doctoral research, discusses, based on a historical survey, the main aspects that contributed to the formation of the so-called – Greater ABC of São Paulo region, with emphasis on the urbanization process that radiated mainly during the 19th century from the city of Sao Paulo. In that context, two developments were recognized as inducing the transformation of the space – the railroad and the dam. For this study, its understanding was paramount to understand the various aspects that contributed to the territorial configuration of this important region of São Paulo, considering that this region is known for its economic and financial grandeur. However, when carefully observing the data referring to the arrangement of the municipalities that make up the greater ABC, as well as high HDI indices, one has the idea of ​​a region that has achieved significant development, but the data and information found emphasize that this condition does not is homogeneously distributed, bearing in mind that there are socio-spatial inequalities among the seven municipalities in the region, which are materialized in various asymmetries stamped in the urban landscape of each municipality. In summary, it appears that this critical situation is the result of a wrong and incipient planning process that, among other aspects, led to an intense process of degradation of water bodies, in addition to intensifying situations of socio-environmental vulnerabilities.

Confirmed cases of tuberculosis in Brazil between 2015 and 2019

Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease considered serious. The time difference between obtaining test results from a patient and starting treatment increases the chance of transmitting tuberculosis. The purpose of this article was to verify the number of confirmed cases of tuberculosis in Brazil between 2015 and 2019 according to the notification region, age group, form of the disease and closure situation. For this, a qualitative and quantitative research was carried out. Quantitative data were taken from the IT department of the Brazilian Unified Health System (DATASUS)[7]. Regions of the country with the highest HDI seem to deal better with the transmission, treatment and cure of tuberculosis. The economically active population, with greater exposure to other people, are the most affected group due to the type of transmission. The pulmonary type of tuberculosis affects the largest number of people due to the form of airborne transmission and also the performance of the body’s immune system, with the fight being maintained at the cavity level. The high rate of success in the treatment (cure) reflects that there is a real possibility of combating the bacillus. Unfortunately, the abandonment rate demonstrates how bad a social imbalance can do to public health.

Association of hoarding case identification and animal protection programs to socioeconomic indicators in a major metropolitan area of Brazil.

The present study assessed the identification of animal and object hoarding disorder cases by contact and mapping and the presence of animal protection programs in association with seven social–economic indicators of the metropolitan area of the ninth-biggest metropolitan area of Brazil. City Secretaries of Health and Environment provided demographic information and responded to a questionnaire. Overall, a very high level of hoarding case identification per municipality was associated with a higher Human Development Index, population, density, and income and related to distance from Curitiba, the capital of Parana State. Low and very low levels of hoarding case identification were related to greater area, higher Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), inequality, illiteracy, and rural areas. Very high identification level of animal protection programs was also associated with higher HDI, density and population, urban area, and high income, and geographical area. Similarly, low and very low levels of animal protection programs identification were major explained by low income, illiteracy, and distance related to higher population, urbanization, and higher HDI. In summary, better identification of hoarding cases and animal protection programs have shown an association with better socioeconomic indicators and higher population, density, and urban area. Whether municipalities with better human socioeconomic indicators may stimulate society's demands for identification of cases of individuals with hoarding disorder and animal programs should be further established. Regardless, animal health and welfare have been associated with improving human quality of life in a major Brazilian metropolitan area.

Domestic water poverty in a semi-arid district of eastern India: Multiple dimensions, regional pattern, and association with human development

It is widely established in the scholarly world that the actual water scarcity is beyond physical availability; instead, it is multidimensional and complex. The present study thus attempted to examine the domestic water poverty of a semi-arid district of eastern India using a PCA-based multidimensional domestic water poverty index. Further, to provide a holistic input in planning secure water for everyone, the study also evaluates the specific importance of each dimension-resource, access, usage, quality, and capacity of the used multidimensional index in determining the spatial pattern of domestic water poverty in the district. Finally, considering the two-way strong positive relationship between water resources accessibility and human development, the association between HDI and DWPI was investigated using the simple OLS regression. The results revealed that the domestic water shortage in Purulia is not only caused by a lack of physical water resources but also majorly by the socio-economic capacity of the community, followed by its access to water. Most of the blocks in the study region are affected by moderate to high multifaceted domestic water scarcity due to their socio, economic, and infrastructural incompetence and limited access to water. Further, the regression results demonstrated a robust negative association between human development and water scarcity, implying that regions with high HDI have lower domestic water poverty. Therefore, it is suggested that the accessibility to the water and the community capacity building must be prioritised while planning safe water for every household in the Purulia district.

The Paradox of Plenty Challenges in Regional Development in Aceh After Two Decades of Special Autonomy

Aceh as a region rich in natural resources is still trapped in the paradox of plenty phenomenon. This is ironic if you look at Aceh, which is the poorest region on the island of Sumatra and the welfare of its people is low. This is of course a stark contrast that natural resource wealth should be able to make Aceh more prosperous from various sides. Law No. 18 of 2001 concerning special autonomy for Aceh was basically born as an attempt by the government to bring Aceh out of Aceh from the paradox of plenty. This means that none other than the goal of these efforts is welfare for Aceh. This type of research uses a qualitative approach with library research methods. Meanwhile, the stages of this research consist of problem identification, literature search, research aims and objectives, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and research reporting. The results showed that special autonomy was not able to bring Aceh out of the paradox of plenty phenomenon. This means that the goals of welfare by creating low poverty, high HDI, high IDI, and low unemployment still seem to have not been completed. In addition, the presence of special autonomy arrangements for Aceh turned out to give birth to new challenges in the field of governance. So far, the disbursement of special autonomy funds has not been able to be managed evenly so economic and social inequalities still occur in Aceh. There is a tendency that the implementation of Aceh's special autonomy for the past two decades has been exploited by certain politically related groups. The DOKA disbursement, which began in 2008 from the central government, has not been felt by the people of Aceh to this day. This finding is certainly a critical reflection for the government to evaluate this asymmetric arrangement in a comprehensive and sustainable manner for the welfare of Aceh.

Cancer incidence and mortality and risk factors in member countries of the " Belt and Road " initiative

BackgroundAt present, “Belt and Road” (“B&R”) member states (accounting for about 61.78% of the world’s population) face different types of cancer threats to varying degrees. We analyzed the incidence and mortality and risk factors of cancer in the member countries of the “B&R” to explore the basis of health and medical cooperation between countries and provide a foundation for formulating cancer prevention and control policies for building a healthy "B&R."MethodsData were derived from the Global Cancer Observatory and Cancer Country Profiles in 2020. Incidence and mortality were age-standardized rates (ASRs). Population attributable fractions (PAFs) was applied to measure risk factors of cancers in the “B&R” countries. The mortality­to­incidence ratio (MIR) was calculated by dividing the mortality rate by the incidence rate.ResultsA total of 26 cancers were included in the study. Lung, breast, colorectal, stomach, liver, prostate, cervical, esophageal, thyroid, and uterine cancers were the most common and highest in age-standardized mortality in the “B&R” countries. For men, Hungary had the highest cancer age-standardized incidence and mortality (ASR, 289.3 per 100,000 and ASR, 235.7 per 100,000, respectively), followed by Latvia (ASR, 288.6 per 100,000 and ASR, 196.5 per 100,000, respectively). In females, the highest incidence rates were estimated in Greece (ASR, 238.7 per 100,000), and the highest mortality rate was Brunei (ASR, 192.3 per 100,000). All countries were in the middle or high HDI range, with about half (46.88%) of countries achieving high HDI, mostly in Central and Eastern Europe (13 countries) and West Asia (10 countries). The United Arab Emirates had the highest MIR in male and female (1.59 vs 2.19). Tobacco products, infectious factors, and ultraviolet rays were the three main cancer risk factors in the “B&R” countries.ConclusionThe overall burden of cancer in the countries along the “B&R” remains substantial, while the corresponding cancer prevention and control policies need to be improved. Strengthening health cooperation among member countries will contribute to a joint response to the risks and challenges posed by cancer.

A survey among healthcare professionals from seven countries reported diverse nutritional practices of late preterm infants.

To gain insight into nutritional practices and expected growth outcomes of infants born between 34 and 36 gestational weeks defined as late preterm infants (LPT). An anonymous online survey among paediatricians and neonatologists from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan was conducted from March until October 2020. The questionnaire consisted of 40 questions on the nutritional management and expected growth outcomes of LPT in and after-hospital care. Healthcare professionals from low to high Human Development (HDI) countries (n=322) and very high HDI countries (n=169) participated in the survey. Human milk was the preferred feeding, resulting in an adequate growth of LPT (weight, length and occipitofrontal circumference), according to a majority of respondents (low to high HDI, 179/265, 68% vs. very high HDI, 73/143, 51%; p=0.002). The expected growth outcome was higher after-hospital discharge. Less than half of healthcare professionals started enteral feeding during the 1st hour of life. Lactation difficulties, limited access to human milk fortifiers and donor human milk, especially among low to high HDI countries, were reported as major hurdles. Human milk is the first feeding choice for LPT. The diverse opinions on nutritional practices and expected growth outcomes among healthcare professionals indicate the necessity to develop general nutritional guidelines for LPT.

Exploring the potential of institutional quality in determining technological innovation

Having better institutions facilitates many aspects of the economy. But this increase, assuming other factors, may lead to a gradual decrease in its effectiveness to promote innovation. The preposition behind this is that mature institutions increase businesses' compliance costs. Governments should try to find an appropriate intervention approach to promote innovation. This study posits to evaluate the non-linear effect of development in institutional quality on innovation. Panel FGLS model confirms the Innovation – Institutional quality Kuznets curve for four sets of countries segregated according to their level of development as very high HDI, high HDI, medium HDI, and low HDI. The study finds that all sets of countries witnessing an inverted U-relationship between development in institutional quality and innovation, pointing to the preposition of burdening effect of regulations. Further, this burden is eased with the increase in the economic development level as low HDI country's curve bends higher as compared to very high HDI countries. Further practical implications are discussed.