More synthesis, less siloing in human resources development policy

What is it about?

Ever since the term human resource development (HRD) was coined in mid 20th century, it has tended to focus generally at the micro-levels of government and industry. This article offers a different, macro-policy framework for national and international agencies. The United Nations took up this approach in the mid 1990s, and many countries have implemented these principles.

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Why is it important?

HRD is at the root of all development, not just economic, or social. Typically, education, health, labour and ICT sectors work independently, often siloed, and often competing for public funds instead of working in synthesis for the human, common good. This article shows how governments and private sectors can adopt broad strategies that facilitate human resourcefulness, and remove obstacles to general achievement of sustainable livelihoods for all.

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