Maternal deaths declined from 71.2 to 50.8 per 100,000 live births between 2006 and 2011.

$513 billion pledged for projects to reduce fossil fuel use, stimulate renewable energy, conserve water and alleviate poverty.

Index would recognise rates of human development while also weighing up the cost of progress to future generations.

Women and youth in southern region have particularly benefited from income-generating activities in the creative industries.