Human Development Program Research Articles

The New Materialism and Post-Humanist Studies

Through revolutionary developments in science and technology, human beings arrived at the stage of exceeding “being human”. In our time, from a human model that utilizes machines, we will move to the human-machine, in which the human is reinforced by the machine and eventually becomes a type of human exploited by machines. The “Internet of Things” represents the early model of the mega digital machine of humans. The “thing” that is now an article will be a human being in the future. In the new world order, with the exception of those on the top, the elites who represent “technocratic dictatorship”, there will be no more Homo sapiens (Human 1.0), “individual”, “master”, or “independent person”. Approximately 7-8 million people will not need to be trans-human; that is, they will protect their independent roots. The others will race for improvement, and despite being exposed to death, they will be subject to a depopulation (population reduction) program. As in the pandemic period, people will be told that it is to their benefit, but they will not have the right to choose. The program of human development will target humankind. In short, given the tsunami of crisis produced by the new technological materialism, world politics will go beyond being the mediator of the manipulation of the elite. In the current ideological dimension, discussions will focus on the new materialism and post-humanist studies to investigate the future of the world in an ongoing technological revolution and its effects on human beings subject to the transformation of their lives manipulated by world elites.

Rebuilding the Workplace in the Post-Pandemic Age through Human Capital Development Programs: A Moderated Mediation Model

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has experienced major technological and procedural changes that will continue in the post-pandemic age. For this reason, firms are expected to learn from such an unprecedented experience and ensure that the managerial and workforce practices in the post-pandemic period are directed toward rebuilding and reinventing the workplace. Within the scope of the research topic: “Diversity, Innovations, and Entrepreneurship in Post-crisis Periods”, this study accentuates the positive impact of human capital development programs in enhancing employee performance. Moreover, the roles of resilience, empowerment, and mimetic isomorphism are analyzed to better enable firms to learn from their past experience and develop practices that fit the agile environment. A questionnaire was administered targeting 370 employees in 12 SMEs in Lebanon. A conditional analysis was used to test the hypotheses through SPSS, PROCESS. The results of this study showed that the deployment of developmental programs is deemed indispensable for enhancing the performance of SME employees and helping them overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic through empowerment and resilience. This study can be useful for academics who might benefit from its theoretical implications and prospective directions for future analyses. Moreover, its results can also be helpful for practitioners, specifically managers of SMEs who are seeking to reinvent their workplace in a responsive way in the post-pandemic age.

World experience of effective management of human capital development

In the context of global digitalization, the main resource for ensuring the competitiveness of states is a person. Today, the prevailing opinion in the scientific and public environment is that intellectual capital has a higher price than property capital. The experience of foreign countries in the management of human capital development aroused scientific interest when writing this article. The relevance of the study is due to the need to increase the main criteria for the development of state development strategies at the global level, in particular, the level of innovative and social development, improving the competitiveness of the country’s economy. The purpose of the research work is to identify the relationship between intellectualization, digitalization, economic development and the development of human capital by countries, as well as to determine the role of human capital as a tool for implementing government strategies. The research paper analyzes the world practice of managing the development of human capital on the basis of data presented in current publications of international organizations, in particular the United Nations Development Program for Human Development, the International Monetary Fund, the Imperative of Social Progress, the World Economic Forum, etc., as well as in studies of indexed rating journals.

Effect of Human Capital Development Policy on Staff Performance in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL)

The current study examines the Human Capital Development Policy as a tool for enhancing staff performance in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited. To achieve this purpose, several hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. For this purpose, several prior studies related to the variables were reviewed. A survey research design was adopted as a method to conduct this study. Precisely, a sample size of forty respondents was randomly selected for the assessment. A questionnaire method was used for the data collection, which was further analyzed by using regression analysis. The significance level of 0.05 was used for the statistical testing of hypotheses, which revealed the effect of policy implementation and employee job satisfaction in NNPCL. The Human Capital Development Policies and programs not only motivated the staff but also reflected better performance in the organization. Furthermore, this study recommended that Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) should conduct a thorough analysis of the current state of Human Capital Development Policies to identify other areas that require improvement. This assessment should involve evaluating the existing and new policies and practices, identifying gaps, and measuring staff performance metrics. Additionally, it was indicated that should develop a comprehensive human capital development strategy that aligns with the company's goals. This strategy should include training and development programs, mentoring and coaching initiatives, and performance management processes.

Employee Satisfaction of Ten-Year Service Awardees in One Private Philippine University

Employee Satisfaction is a complex and multifaceted concept which can mean different things to different people. This qualitative research utilized the responses of eight (8) service awardees with 10 years length of service to the university through open-ended questions. Result showed that work-life balance is what made the employees last longer in the company while human relationship is one of the sources of satisfaction and positive work environment can enhance the employees’ work experience. Interpersonal relationship is considered an important aspect of immaterial satisfaction. Cognitive development is the most evident aspect of personal and professional development. Health and financial security are what employees still wanted to ask from the institution to make them more satisfied. The findings of the study may be utilized by the institution in strengthening its program for human capital development to have more engaged, satisfied and productive employees.

Digital Platform Potential for Asnaf Zakat Entrepreneurs: A Systematic Literature Review

The implementation of the asnaf entrepreneurial transformation model through the Human Development Program is a proactive initiative of the State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN) aimed at increasing the asnaf group's potential in the entrepreneurial field. This initiative is in line with the goal of MAIN to increase the effectiveness of zakat distribution through a two-pronged strategy to ensure that every asnaf can live a prosperous life while expanding their potential to break free from the shackles of poverty. The Industrial Revolution 4.0 has contributed to the rapid development of information and communication technology. The development of various online applications and social media platforms has had a positive impact on people's lives. Therefore, enterprises and entrepreneurial activities, especially the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, need to enhance their respective competitiveness by participating in digital entrepreneurship platforms. Therefore, this study aims to determine the potential of digital platforms to increase the competitiveness of asnaf zakat entrepreneurs. The study was conducted qualitatively using a descriptive approach through a systematic analysis of highlights. The main sources for this study were obtained from online databases, namely Scopus and Web of Science. The data were then analyzed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA). The results of the study suggest that digital platforms have the potential to increase the competitiveness of asnaf zakat entrepreneurs through six approaches, namely resources, personality, opportunities, networking, environment, and knowledge. Therefore, the study can serve as a guide for the State Islamic Religious Council to develop appropriate programs and approaches to improve literacy and participation of asnaf zakat entrepreneurs in the digital platform.

Understanding the Characteristics of At-Risk Youths in Guatemala: Evidence from a Sports for Human Development Program.

Guatemala is a multiethnic and multicultural country that has suffered from poverty and violence. Sports can serve as tool to foster development across the country; however, there is limited research on the use of sports as a tool for promoting broader social benefits in Guatemala. The purpose of this study was to compare sports and the health and physiological characteristics of at-risk youths in Guatemala. The research objectives were achieved through a quantitative approach and the participation of 90 youths involved in an educational organization through sports and 91 youths who have not been influenced by any organization. The results showed that urban at-risk youths involved in a sports for education organization develop more self-esteem; they have higher levels of physical activity than their peers who are not involved in an educational organization; the socioemotional competencies of self-regulation and motivation are higher in urban areas; empathy is higher in men than in women; the level of the self-perception of health is lower and health literacy higher. However, the at-risk youths who are not involved in an educational organization showed that their self-regulation was higher, and the level of health literacy was higher for all factors. This was through a set of attitudes and skills as a result of their historical development and sociocultural strategies transmitted from generation to generation to foster health and physical activity.

Nigeria’s Bilateral Trade in Goods and Services with Selected International Trading Partners

Over the period, Nigeria’s major export commodities are agricultural goods, solid minerals, energy goods manufactured goods, crude oil and other oil products of which petroleum crude accounted for about 79% of total export while imports consisted of refined petroleum, raw materials, cars, agricultural goods, energy goods and other manufacture products. Using the augmented gravity model approach, this study analysed Nigeria’s bilateral trade in goods and services with selected international partners namely Belgium, China, France, India, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States for the period 1995–2020. This study estimated the pooled ordinary least square and the fixed effect estimation in a balanced panel model. It was found that trade flow in Nigeria is positively and significantly determined by gross domestic product, population, and common colony in both models. The result further showed that distance negatively and significantly affects trade flow in Nigeria while relative price was positive and significant in the pooled effect model and negatively significant in the fixed effect model. Common language was positively significant in the pooled effect model but was statistically insignificant in the fixed effect model. Lastly, real effective exchange rate was not statistically significant in explaining bilateral trade flow in Nigeria within the study period in both models. Based on the results and the implications it holds, the study recommends amongst others, that policies aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil towards a technological, service and export driven economy should be earnestly pursued. This study further concludes that policy actions and human capital development programmes are therefore required to convert the teeming population into active and effective labour force which will in turn improve the gross domestic product and consequently improve trade flow

Carnarvon based SARAO staff and students perceptions of the NRF|SARAO’s Human Capacity Development in the Northern Cape, South Africa

The Karoo Region in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa was identified as a site to establish a large section of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) which will feature the world’s largest Radio telescope, a project being spearheaded by the NRF|SARAO through the construction of The MeerKAT Radio telescope that will be integrated in the SKA. Owing to the documented shortage of skilled workforce particularly in the field linked to the SKA project, the NRF|SARAO has a role to play in developing skills in the Northern Region in line with the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998 to promote productivity and national development. This study explores the human capacity development (HCD) programs offered by the NRF|SARAO and surveyed 17 participants to document their perceptions towards the HCD programs. Respondents acknowledged the HCD programs being offered by the NRF|SARAO to train them and become involved in the SKA project. Various hindrances that affects the success of the HCD programs were raised which have to do with both the respondents themselves and their perceptions, as well as the standards that are set by the NRF|SARAO which at times hinder the potential candidates to take up the programs. Respondents’ had varied views towards the effectiveness of the NRF|SARAO programs which varied between highly effective to not effective at all.

Regency Clusterization Based on Village Characteristics to Increase the Human Development Index (IPM) in Papua Province

Inequality in the Human Development Index (IPM) in Papua Province amid the disbursement of development funds needs to be studied adequately so that the policies and programs that have been planned can be more directed and on target. For this reason, research is needed that can map the priority needs of each district in Papua Province by identifying regional characteristics, namely villages. By using Cluster Analysis and Factor Analysis, the results of this research show that 4 district clusters in Papua Province were formed with different priority focuses on increasing the HDI. The main focus of the district HDI improvement priorities in Papua Province is divided into three through factor analysis: the infrastructure-telecommunication factor, the sanitation-economic factor, and the health-education factor. Each cluster is generally still dominated by districts with a low HDI category. The main obstacle to increasing HDI in Papua Province is the transportation and telecommunications infrastructure factor. Local governments are expected to be able to formulate human development programs and policies concerning the priority needs of each district as a result of this research.

What Motivates to Transfer of Training?

Training organizations in the public sector, on the other hand, have a mission to arrange training programs for human resource development at all levels. As a result, the training program's goal is to increase trainees' capacity in terms of skill, knowledge, and work behavior (attitude) so that they can offer better service to citizens.The Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) and Bangladesh Public Service Administration Academy (BCSAA) are responsible for providing civil officials with training. The government has made training and development the highest priority, investing much in this domain. Motivation to the transfer of training has many folds; therefore, this study aims to identify the factors for motivation to transfer of training and find out the relationship of influencing factors for motivation to training transfer.The research took a quantitative method. The respondents have worked in the field and have received training from either BPATC or BCSAA or both training organizations. Using standardized questionnaire item scores ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree," data was collected from respondents.This study employed a purposeful random sampling approach. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, an online questionnaire (emailing) was circulated to 1800 participants who had received training from BPATC and BCSAA. A total of 307 respondents participated in the study.A model was developed based on research hypotheses. Model and formulated hypotheses were tested by Regression and Coefficient results, some hypotheses are shown positive and significant impact on the transfer of training. The regression model is significant, according to the results. Furthermore, some factors have a positive effect on motivation to transfer training according to Standardize coefficient value and level of significance (p<.05)

Challenges And Expectation For Implementation Of Technical And Vocational Education Training (TVET) In Malaysian Prison Institutions: A Preliminary Study

The Malaysian Prison Department offers rehabilitation programmes for inmates that include guidance and counselling, disciplinary, religious and moral education, vocational and skills training and pre-release programs before they return to society as law-abiding citizens, and the success of this program is based on the recidivism rate. Implementation of Technical dan Vocational Education Training (TVET) in the Human Development Program (PPI) depends on the professional development of the instructor and must be in line with the national level requirement. Prison vocational instructors need to possess different teaching competencies due to their unique environment. This study aimed to identify and provide a new approach for training vocational teachers according to the needs of different stakeholders such as instructors, trainers (inmates) and related parties involved in TVET training. This study used a qualitative approach to collect the data. It used a semi-structured interview strategy with the educational experts in TVET, including training module developers, teaching experts, national industrial experts, prison senior officers, NDTS coaches, NDTS trainers and NDTS coordinators. The interview was to develop in-depth knowledge to enhance the data on the important domains of teaching competencies by thematic analysis. Analysis using NVivo, this study identified five core teaching competencies challenges faced by vocational instructors in prison: planning and preparation competencies, classroom preparation competencies, carrying out professional responsibilities’ competencies; instruction competencies; and assessment competencies. This study can be useful to Prison Vocational Instructors, Prison Management and also Prison Institutions that pursue accreditation on TVET teaching and learning.
 Keywords: Teaching Competency; Education; Prison; TVET

Educator performance and the strategic plan priorities of the Eastern Cape Department of Education

Background: The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) is still experiencing skills shortages among its educators which poses critical challenges in performing their duties of improving learner performance in the province. Shortages of skills development programmes in the Eastern Cape has resulted in poor performance of both educators and learners in most schools. Although the ECDoE has clearly espoused its strategic objectives regarding training and development of educators, it is worrying that only a limited number of educators have received capacity development in critical performance areas.Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between educator performance and the strategic plan priorities of the ECDoE.Setting: Buffalo City Education District in Eastern Cape Province.Methods: The study adopted a quantitative research strategy and uses a survey questionnaire to collect information from respondents. The sample size was made up of two hundred and seventy (270) participants. The survey questionnaire used a Likert scale ranging from one (1) (strongly agree) to five (5) (strongly disagree). The reliability of the survey questionnaires was determined by calculating the Pearson’s coefficient, and internal consistency was measured using Cronbach’s alpha scale.Results: The study established that remediating the lack of training opportunities for educators was the direct objective of the ECDoE strategic plan priorities.Conclusion: The article concludes that the ECDoE needs to carry out a skills and capacity audit, based on strategic plan needs analysis. The designing of human capital skills development and training programmes should be informed by the ECDoE’s strategic plan and Integrated Quality Management System that align with educators’ key performance areas.

COOPERATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN BE INCLUSIVE IN THE EVENT OF CRISIS ? CONTRIBUTION OF COOPERATIVES TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN MOROCCO

Women's access to employment is a key issue in the fight against their vulnerability because of its impact on human and economic development. However, one of the most widely proposed solutions within the framework of the INDH (National Initiative for Human Development) program is the cooperative. Indeed, the latter has opened up great horizons, on the one hand, for the creation of economic and social projects whose main ambition is to improve living conditions and, on the other hand, for the identification of opportunities to respond to the specific needs of a vulnerable population marginalized by the capitalist economy, and on the realization of these opportunities through the implementation of adapted social entrepreneurial solutions. Cooperatives act to enable women to live in society in dignity through the creation of decent jobs and the equitable distribution of income. Social projects have multiplied in recent years in Morocco, thanks to the launch of the INDH. Cooperatives can play a central role in mitigating the negative effects of major crises. These cooperatives provide essential income for women. This is considered as a source of possible emancipation for women and as a contribution to the socio-economic development of the territories” (Guérin, 2011). In this context, we try to develop a line of thought on the role of the cooperative enterprise as the type of organization best suited to combat and reduce poverty and exclusion in all their forms. It can thus constitute a means of empowerment and emancipation of Moroccan women. The objective of our work is to present how cooperative entrepreneurship as a particular form of social entrepreneurship can help to raise awareness of the effects of the covid-19 pandemic, and to achieve inclusive territorial development. Keywords: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Cooperative Entrepreneurship, Socio-Economic İnclusion

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN SUMBERDAYA MANUSIA DI ERA PERSAINGAN INDUSTRI MEDIA

The competition in the media industry in the digital disruptive era is getting tougher, including KG Media as one of the players in the media industry that is quite calculated. Therefore, human resources are needed who have technical skills, human skills, and managerial skills. This can be done through continuous training. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach that aims to analyze the employee development program implemented by KG Media. Collecting data from this study using observation and documentation techniques. The results of this study indicate that the development of human resources at KG Media in the "future program for business development" program has been designed comprehensively, coherently and has a strong scientific basis, starting from the planning stage to evaluation. The program has been running well and in accordance with the training needs of employees, this is based on the evaluation of the implementation of the program which shows that the attendance rate of participants is high, the material is relevant and there is a strong desire to attend further training. The results of this study contribute to the importance of training programs for human resource development in the media industry.

I Think I Can, I Think I Can: Effects of Entrepreneurship Orientation on Entrepreneurship Intention of Saudi Agriculture and Food Sciences Graduates

Entrepreneurship plays a significant role in achieving the national agenda and the development of nations. The leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) pays significant attention to the role of entrepreneurship by supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 and its programs, e.g., the National Transformation Program and the Human Capability Development Program. The current research examines the effects of entrepreneurship orientation on entrepreneurship intentions among agriculture and food sciences graduates in KSA. More exactly, the research examines the interrelationship and effects of risk-taking, innovativeness, and pro-activeness on the entrepreneurship intentions of higher education graduates, especially among agriculture and food sciences graduates. It also examines the mediating effect of innovativeness and pro-activeness between entrepreneurship orientation and entrepreneurship intention. For this purpose, a pre-examined questionnaire was collected randomly from 440 graduates at several KSA universities. The results of structural equation modeling (SEM) supported all research hypotheses and confirmed a direct significant effect of risk-taking on the entrepreneurship intention of students and an indirect effect through innovativeness and pro-activeness. The results confirmed complimentary mediation of innovativeness and pro-activeness in the link between entrepreneurship orientation and entrepreneurship intention. The findings of the research offer some implications for scholars and policymakers in the Saudi context, which are discussed.

Strategic Thrusts Of Malaysian Education Policy Human Capital Development Towards 2022

National educational transformation is undoubtedly linked to national development policies, strategies and priorities. The challenges of Vision 2020 demand that Malaysians be able to rise to meet the global challenges of the 21st Century. The development of quality workforce and resource of highly qualified, innovative and creative human capital is based on the model of the ‘glocalized’ human capital development programmes. Not only that the strategy has become a top priority, but the task of creating such a workforce has to depend on several critical factors and challenges. The overall strategy is to ensure that there is a greater commitment and a more effective involvement of the government and the private sector in order to ensure the success of the government’s initiatives in the transformation process. The paper will address some of the critical issues and strategic approaches in the developmental process underpinned by the Malaysian education policy in building an educated, innovative and creative workforce as the basis of human capital development towards 2020.

Human Development Program at Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM)

This paper aims to examine the human development programs at Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM) and evaluate them from the perspective of Islamic-based development. More specifically, this paper aims to identify human development programs implemented by YADIM. This study also analyses the human development program based on aspects of philosophy, principles, and goals of Islamic -based development. As a result of the analysis, this study summarizes the concept, principles and development goals of the human development program implemented. The paper uses a qualitative content analysis method that is by using data obtained through in-depth interviews and secondary sources in the form of books, journals, reports, and other printed materials. This paper has successfully examined and discovered the human development programs implemented at YADIM that focus on the development of the younger generation. In addition, this paper also successfully examines the aspects of human development based on the teachings of Islam. These findings prove that Islamic-based human development programs are an appropriate method and proven capable of producing excellent and balanced Muslim individuals not only from the physical aspect alone but also the more important aspects namely spiritual, emotional, mental, and intellectual.

Assessment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Human Rights Development Program (HRDP) in Protecting the Community from Abuse in Tabaco City, Albay, Philippines

Enforcing the law serves as the key function of the police officer to maintain peace and order, thus, ensuring strict conformance with human rights. This study was conducted to assess the implementation of the PNP Human Rights Development Program in Tabaco City, Albay, Philippines, along with Institutional policy development, capability building on human rights protection, prevention and control measures on abuse of human rights, and strengthening of partnership and cooperation with multi-sectoral organizations for human rights compliance. It also identified the problems encountered and formulated an action plan that aims to further enhance the implementation of the program. The personnel assigned at the PNP Human Rights Development Program in Tabaco City selected Community Officials, and members of the community were the respondents of the study. Hence, the study revealed that the community and other partner stakeholders have understood and accepted the principles of the programs implemented. Therefore, the primary objectives of the PNP in gaining the trust and confidence of the community were achieved. The study recommends the sustainability of the program through inculcating greater social responsibility, intervening appropriately, and acquiring useful and timely information for implementation of anti-human rights abuse programs which shall be continuously participated by the community with enhanced multi-sectoral collaboration to achieve a safer community free from abuse.

Demographic indicators of reproduction of human potential of the agricultural sector

Subject. The article addresses the reproduction of human potential and transition to a human-oriented model of economic development. Objectives. The aim is to analyze demographic indicators of reproduction of human potential of the agricultural sector of economy. Methods. To coordinate demographic indicators, consider their interrelation and interdependence, I suggest using the indicative approach to their study. Results. The changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the reproduction of human potential. The choice of options for the reproduction of human potential of the agricultural sector is limited, and the "demographic" vector is fundamental. It is determined by quantitative indicators of reproduction of the population that forms the human potential of the industry. I performed an analysis of demographic indicators in dynamics and defined a set of measures for the reproduction of human potential of the agricultural sector. Conclusions. An integrated approach to the study of absolute and relative demographic indicators will enable managerial decisions on the reproduction of human potential in the industry. The considered indicators are a basis of human potential development program for the agricultural sector.