Fostering human capital in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries by World Bank

Description: Fostering human capital in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries by World Bank, Sameh El-Saharty Outlines four strategies in a whole-of-government approach: Investing in high-quality early childhood development; Preparing healthier, better educated, and skilled youth; Enabling greater adult labor force participation; Creating an enabling environment for human capital formation. These strategies are based on best practices in other countries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The formation of human capital - the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lifetimes- is critical for the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Human capital contributes not only to human development and employment but also to the long-term sustainability of a diversified economic growth model that is knowledge based and private sector driven. This approach is critical, given that income from oil and gas will eventually decline and that the nature of work is evolving in response to rapid technological changes, in turn demanding new skill sets. The GCC governments have demonstrated their strong political will for this shift: four of them are among the first countries to join the World Banks Human Capital Project–a global effort to improve investments in people as measured by the Human Capital Index. The GCC countries face four main challenges: Low levels of basic proficiency among schoolchildren. A mismatch between education and the labour market. A relatively high rate of adult mortality and morbidity. A unique labor market , in which wages in the public sector are more generous than in the private sector and government employment of nationals is virtually guaranteed. To address these challenges, this report outlines four strategies in a whole-of-government approach. Investing in high-quality early childhood development. Preparing healthier, better educated, and skilled youth for the future. Enabling greater adult labor force participation. Creating an enabling environment for human capital formation. These strategies are based on best practices in other countries and feature some of the GCC countries plans, including their national Visions, to take their economies and societies further into the twenty-first century. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the GCC countries face additional challenges that may worsen some pre-existing vulnerabilities and erode human capital. In response, the GCC governments have taken multiple measures to protect their populations health and their economies. Any countrys decision to reopen its economy needs to closely consider public health consequences to avoid a resurgence of infections and any further erosion of its human capital. The COVID-19 crisis underscores that the need to accelerate and improve investment in human capital has never been greater. Once the GCC countries return to a new normal," they will be in a position to achieve diversified and sustainable growth by adopting, and then tailoring, the strategies presented in this report.. Author Biography The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organizations activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world. Long Description Fostering Human Capital in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Details ISBN1464815828 Publisher World Bank Publications Year 2020 ISBN-10 1464815828 ISBN-13 9781464815829 Language English Format Paperback Edited by World Bank DOI 10.1596/978-1-4648-1582-9 Author Sameh El-Saharty Pages 121 Imprint World Bank Publications Place of Publication Washington Country of Publication United States Illustrations col. figs, tables AU Release Date 2020-07-08 NZ Release Date 2020-07-08 Publication Date 2020-07-30 UK Release Date 2020-07-30 Series International development in focus DEWEY 330.953 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2020-07-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129122599;

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