Sustainable Human Capital Development Research Articles

Post-Colonial Nigerian State and Complexities of Irregular Cross-Border Migration

The post-colonial Nigerian state has been confronted with internal socio-economic and political quagmires. Over the years, the globally accepted standards for sustainable human capital development seem to have eluded the Nigerian citizens, thereby creating situations of reoccurring social complexities. Irregular migrations across Nigerian borders have implicated trans-national illegalities especially within West African region, and African continent in general. Today, there is a consensus among scholars that human migration across borders of Nigeria has remained an issue of national concern with far-reaching consequences. The study aims at examining how cross-border human migration had been orchestrated by internal contradictions, hence leading to unprecedented increase in organized trans-border illegal and criminal activities in Nigeria and beyond. The study adopts documentary method and employs the push and pull theory of migration that explains the phenomenon within analytical framework of trajectories of post-colonial Nigeria and complexities of cross border migration of Nigerians. The study argues that many migrants who chose irregular migration routes seemed not to be aware of the challenges they would encounter, neither are they sure of job opportunities in their destination countries, but due to years of governance failure in Nigeria, Nigerian migrants consider leaving the country as a better alternative. The paper further argues that no matter all measures put in place by Nigeria government and other West African states to prevent irregular migration, the possibility of achieving that is far from reality. As long as the Nigerian state remains irresponsible and irresponsive to economic hardships of its citizens, there will always be outflow of Nigerians who are ever willing to ‘escape’ from the abysmally poor living standards in the country.

Exploring the Role of Socio-Cultural Factors on the Development of Human Capital in Multi-Ethnic Regions

Human capital is among the most important factors for sustainable economic growth. However, there remains some debate on the factors promoting or inhibiting its development. This research attempts to put socio-cultural factors at the front of this debate. Using econometric models, we exploratively test the influence of a raft of social and cultural variables on human capital development in multi-ethnic regions of Russia. We found that factors such as marriage, divorce, life expectancy, accessibility to education and healthcare, and attitude towards tourism all influence human capital to varying degrees. Domestic tourism, including museum and theatre visits were particularly impactful. We argue that cultural knowledge and exchange can promote socio-cultural harmony in multi-ethnic regions which can contribute to the region’s human capital development. By exploring the impact of socio-cultural factors, we hope to lead towards a holistic understanding of sustainable human capital development.

Faculty Strategies for Sustainable Human Capital and Achieving High University Rank

This article is on faculty strategies for sustainable human capital development and achieving high University Rank. We consider ranking criteria used at Global level, Regional level and countries specifics side by side with the United Nations (UNs) sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and basic community needs. Faculty members are considered as backbone of University success in terms of ranking, community service, employability of graduates and achieving SDGs. The paper reveals the harmonized strategies for sustainable human capital development capable of making a University to top the ranking of Global, regional and country bodies, provision of knowledge and skill relevant for employment and self-employment, addressing the needs of the immediate community and achieving UN SDGs. Key issues of the strategies identified are strategic vision and mission, student admission, staff training and development and Quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation. Others are management structure and staffing, teaching and learning assessment and facilities and environmental quality. It is recommended that faculties should take new the strategies serious in order to achieve positive results.

РОЗВИТОК ЛЮДСЬКОГО КАПІТАЛУ В КОНТЕКСТІ ДОСЯГНЕННЯ ЦІЛЕЙ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

The article examines the evolution of the concept of «human capital». Emphasis is placed on the fact that now human capital is a form of expression of human creative forces that is adequate to the innovative stage of society’s development, included in the system of innovative economy as the main factor that ensures the quality of social and economic progress of society. It is noted that investments in human capital should be made at four levels: personal; micro levels; meso-level and macro-level. The component categories of human capital are highlighted. The peculiarities of investments in human capital in the context of achieving the goals of sustainable development are determined. The importance of not only the formation, but also the reproduction of human capital is emphasized. It is noted that in order to effectively reproduce human capital, it is necessary to invest money in improving the qualifications of citizens, as well as investing in the content of work and ensuring mobility in cases of structural changes in employment. The principles and functions of the process of reproduction of human capital are defined. It was emphasized that the country’s activities in the field of education, health care and professional training should become an important element of the government's activities. It is noted that in order to receive income from investments in human capital, a person must have education, health and mobility. Accordingly, three types of investment can be distinguished: education costs, including training for a specific workplace; health care costs, namely disease prevention, medical care, healthy food, favorable housing conditions; costs for mobility, which involves the possibility of migration from economically negative places. In order to ensure the sustainable development of human capital, it is necessary to: ensure equal access of citizens to quality medical services; improvement of the environment; transforming education into an innovative environment in which key subjects will acquire key competencies necessary for life and building a successful career; introducing fair pension payments and improving the effectiveness of social support of the population; ensuring the effective use of human capital by stimulating the development of innovative enterprises and the demand for innovative personnel, etc.

Problems of human capital development in the context of digital transformations

Introduction. The article examines the issues of human capital development in the context of digital transformations. This topic is relevant and important for understanding the challenges and opportunities that arise in modern digital society, and it contributes to the development of strategies to enhance human capital development in this context. The purpose of the article is to identify and analyze the challenges faced by society and businesses in the rapid technological development and digital transformation. Methodology. The research methodology is based on a systematic analysis of scientific sources, statistical data, and expert assessments. A comprehensive approach is applied to study the problem, incorporating knowledge from economics, sociology, and management. Results. Key problems related to human capital development in the context of digital transformations have been identified. Specifically, challenges related to inadequate preparation and adaptation of employees to new digital technologies, changing skill and competency requirements, as well as risks of social inequality in access to digital opportunities and issues of government investment in human capital development. The obtained results provide a basis for the development of strategies and policies aimed at enhancing the level of human capital development in the context of digital transformations. It is established that only the collaboration of society, businesses, and government will be effective in ensuring sustainable human capital development and minimizing the negative consequences of digital transformations.

Conceptual model of sustainable human capital development in the context of digitalization of the environment

Human capital reproduction is formed under the influence of environmental, social, economic and regional factors. There is a need for scientific and methodological approaches to the comprehensive analysis of the state of the ecosystem of human capital reproduction in order to form an effective model of sustainable development. The system of criteria for sustainable development in the conditions of digitalization based on socioeconomic and environmental factors was formed. Algorithmic support for the system of comprehensive assessment of the state of the ecosystem of human capital reproduction, taking into account the effects of global identification of negative externalities in the management of natural resources, has been developed.

Does Tourism Induce Sustainable Human Capital Development in BRICS Through the Channel of Capital Formation and Financial Development? Evidence From Augmented ARDL With Structural Break and Fourier-TY Causality

The motivation of the study is to explore the nexus tourism-led sustainable human capital development (HCD) in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) for the period 1984–2019. The study applied several econometrical techniques for exposing the empirical association between tourism and HCD, such as the conventional and structural break unit root test, the combined cointegration test, long-run and short-run coefficients detected through implementing the Augmented Autoregressive Distributed Lagged (AARDL), and directional causality by following Toda-Yamamoto with Fourier function. The unit-roots test established variables are integrated in mixed order, wherein variables are stationary at a level or after the first difference. The estimated test statistics from the combined cointegration test and AARDL confirmed the long-run association between tourism, gross capital formation, financial development, and HCD. Tourism revealed a positive and statistically significant tie with HCD in the long run. Moreover, the joint effects of interactive terms TOR*GCF and TOR*FD (TOR, GCF, and FD denoting tourism development, gross capital formation, and financial development, respectively) established a positive and statistically significant relationship with HCD. In addition, the causality test revealed the feedback hypothesis available between tourism and HCD in all sample countries except India. In conclusion, the role of tourism development is critically important for sustainable HCD in BRICS. Therefore, in case of a policymaking concern, it is inevitable to address the tourism issues with care for capitalizing on the benefits for tourism development.

Leadership and Sustainable Human Capital Development in Nigerian Universities

The development of human capital is conceptually the mechanics for transforming human effort both physical and mental into productivity and overall organizational growth. To achieve sustainable advancement and economic development, human capital theorist has advanced the need to motivate and train organizational personnel that could fit effectively and efficiently into set task, goals and objectives. The inherent challenge of illiteracy and unskilled human capital is one of the vital problems besetting the Nigeria university system from competing effectively with its peers in other parts of the world. This study accesses how Leadership could develop the Universities through effective and dynamic human capital development as the supposed ‘think tank’ of industrialization, overall economic growth and sustainable development. The study used descriptive survey technique as instrument in analyzing and interpreting the study outcome. The findings revealed that there is direct relationship between leadership and human capital management in Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria. The summary, conclusion and recommendations of the study stresses on the need to train and retrain human capital to enhance all round growth in the university system and the national economy at large.

Оценка влияния местного бюджета на человеческий капитал территории: исторические и современные аспекты

Considering the need for sustainable human capital development in Russia, as well as interdisciplinary research challenges, the present study examines historical and contemporary aspects of the impact of the budget on regional human capital. For this purpose, budgetary mechanisms implemented in the period from 1969 to 2020 were retrospectively analysed. Based on archival materials and data from statistical collections of the Soviet period, the dynamics and structure of budget revenues and expenditures in the 1970s were compared with those in the period from 2000 to 2017. A quantitative assessment was performed to test a hypothesis about a relationship between the volume of social budget expenditures and increase in the return on human capital in the form of tax revenues to the budget. The study employed methods of comparative, structural, correlation and econometric analysis and statistical grouping. Constructed econometric models demonstrated the nature and degree of influence of various social expenditures on the resulting indicator of human capital development. Then, comparative analysis was conducted to interpret the econometric modelling results and data on the state of local budgets in the Soviet and post-Soviet period. Taking into account the established relationship between social expenditures and the indicator of human capital development, public authorities can most efficiently allocate budget funds, ensuring the maximum socio-economic effect from their investment. The research findings can be used for creating socio-economic development strategies of particular regions, as well as for comparing their social development in the historical and geographical context. In this regard, future studies can systematically assess the impact of local budgets of the largest Russian regions on the resulting indicators of human capital.

Education enrolment rate vs employment rate: Implications for sustainable human capital development in Nigeria

PurposeThe study examines the dynamic interrelationships among the school enrolment rates and the rate of employment (via unemployment rates) in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approachThe study employed Autoregressive estimates and an unrestricted VAR approach to analyze these relationships. FindingsThe study lends credence to the new-growth theory (i.e. endogenous models) that more investments in human capital, through education especially at higher levels, will allow human capital to evolve dynamically to increase long-run growth positively in Nigeria. This tendency engenders multiplier effects in stimulating sustainable human capital development given that education-driven growth facilitates employment in the short-run. However, to sufficiently sustain human capital development to generate employment in the long-run, it appears there is need to combine education with other cooperant factors such as social safety nets, good governance, private sector development and efficient utilization of human and physical resources. Originality/valueThe growth literature has been definitive on the role of human capital in achieving long-run economic growth. Therefore, investments in education have been identified as a vital channel for building human capital and achieving long run development objectives. Thus, in the nascent quest for sustainable development, this study takes the new growth theory a step higher by examining the modulating effects of education-driven growth (i.e. via school enrolments rates) in setting the pace for employment patterns in Nigeria.

Human capital in the system of sustainable development goals: significance and prospects

The concept of human capital through the prism of international economic relations and the problem of achieving sustainable development goals are considered in this paper. The value of HCI in the system of assessing the prospects for the development of human capital at the global level is shown. The characteristics of the relationship between HCI components and sustainable development goals are given. The analysis of the ranking of the countries of the world by the HCI is given. The features of the BRICS countries are revealed: despite the high potential for the development of human capital, it is not always used effectively, which is reflected in the implementation of the program to achieve sustainable development goals. It is shown that in modern conditions, the concept of sustainable development of human capital is of decisive methodological importance. It is based on the need to maintain a balance of various spheres of human life, reflecting, in fact, the quality of his life. The COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened the importance of anchoring the principles of this concept at the global level.

Organizational component of pedagogical interaction in ESP teaching in multinational groups in mining region by using hybrid learning

Education is traditionally considered a non-profitable, non-commercial branch of the service sector. However, education includes hidden financial, market, social and political resources that ensure the sustainable development of an individual region. Kemerovo State University (KemSU) holds itself out not only as an educational center of the coal region, but also as a center for assembling new-generation specialists capable of supplying labor resources for the main coal and other industries in Russia and other countries. Training takes place in multinational groups, which inevitably leads to the need for pedagogical interaction research in cultural dialogue and intercultural communication. Its organizational component reflects interaction essence and is particularly important. It is a set of educational forms, methods and technologies by which the set goals and objectives are achieved as a result of the interaction and cooperation of all pedagogical interaction subjects, their cooperation and management of the whole process. We believe that the implementation of this component will ensure the sustainable development of human capital in higher education environment to the coal region.

Education Enrollment Rate vs Employment Rate: Implications for Sustainable Human Capital Development in Nigeria

The study examines the dynamic interrelationships among the school enrolment rates and the rate of employment (via unemployment rates) in Nigeria. The study employed Autoregressive estimates and an unrestricted VAR approach to analyze these relationships. The study lends credence to the new-growth theory (i.e. endogenous models) that more investments in human capital, through education especially at higher levels, will allow human capital to evolve dynamically and increase long-run growth in Nigeria. This tendency engenders multiplier effects in stimulating sustainable development given that education-driven growth facilitates employment. The growth literature has been definitive on the role of human capital in achieving long-run economic growth. Therefore, investments in education have been identified as a vital channel for building human capital and achieving long run development objectives. Thus, in the nascent quest for sustainable development, this study takes the new growth theory a step higher by examining the modulating effects of educational-driven growth (i.e. via school enrolments rates) in setting the pace for employment patterns in Nigeria.

Explaining a Model of Human Resource Development and Empowerment Using the Service Provision Approach

INTRODUCTION: Health and healthcare services are of paramount importance in every society and are regarded as the essential needs of people. The present study aimed to assess, describe, and explore the model of human resource development and empowerment adopting a service provision approach in Ilam University of Medical Sciences and Health Services in 2019. METHODS: In the current study, theoretical sources were collected using systematic and library studies, and expertschr('39') opinions were collected through open-ended interviews. Thereafter, these sources were analyzed using grounded theory and structural modeling. In this qualitative study, a researcher-made checklist was provided to experts to identify the internal relationship among the components of each variable. The exploratory approach was used in the current study since the focus was on the use of qualitative methods. To identify the dimensions of the model and its associated factors, the indicators were firstly extracted using library studies. The Delphi method was then performed in three steps to monitor the indicators and obtain the final dimensions of the model. The statistical population of the study included all managers and experts of the human resources unit with more than 15 years of work experience in the studied university. MAXQDA software was used to record and manage the codes, and finally, the concept model was designed. FINDINGS: After analyzing the studies and conducting interviews with experts, "employee development and empowerment" was selected as the main category. It encompasses such issues as training and productivity of human resources, development of personnel capabilities, sustainable development of human capital, highlighting the importance of strategic human resource management by the management system, senior managerschr('39') support from human resources, and the independence of human resources unit. The relationship of other classes with the central class can be realized in five ways: causal conditions, control system, motivation, and appropriate counseling lead to the development and empowerment of employees. CONCLUSION: Healthcare organizations assume more importance since their human resources are mostly experts in charge of specialized activities. As evidenced by qualitative and library studies, as well as the conducted interviews, the development and empowerment of human resources in Ilam University of Medical Sciences and Health Services is positively correlated with the service provision approach and exerts a significant impact on it.

Сталий розвиток людського капіталу та фінансування освіти в Європі та Україні

Human capital is a key to unlocking a child’s potential and to improving economic growth in every country. But the COVID-19 pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the developing countries. The research is devoted to the analysis of the European experience of financing education for sustainable human capital development and provides practical recommendations for implementing tools for financing education for sustainable human capital development in Ukraine. In order to achieve the stated purpose theoretical bases, legislative and regulatory official documents were analyzed. The main problematic areas are: participation of adults in learning; the share of employed graduates; the low level average expenditure per pupil/student and others. The review shows that the most perspective approaches to financing education for sustainable human capital development are partnership of governments, local authorities, educational, business and household institutions; reform the mechanism of education funding. As a result, the roles of the EU and international organizations in the development of mechanisms and tools for financing education at all levels by different groups of actors have been identified. The objective need for cooperation of international organizations, state institutions, economic entities and human capital carriers to finance quality and affordable education is substantiated. The results of the study can be used in governance models. The study actualizes the value of human capital development and financing of education, and proves their impact on the sustainable growth.

Leveraging foreign direct investment for sustainability: An approach to sustainable human development in Nigeria

The paper assesses the interconnections between FDI and human capital development in Nigeria over the period 1981–2018. The analysis is carried out with the use of both non-linear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) and linear ARDL bounds test approach to cointegration, and VECM Granger causality technique. Findings reveal that the effect of FDI on human capital is found to be insignificant in the long run, while it is significant in the short run. However, following the asymmetric link, the empirical evidence reveals that a rise in FDI inflows to a certain rate, in the long-run, could result in a significant increase in the level of human capital development, suggesting that the magnitude of inward FDI matters in the economy. This further implies that as FDI inflows require sound technical know-how, and more skilled labour to work with or adapt to more advanced technologies, such could draw attention to improved human capital. Results also indicate that there is unidirectional causality between FDI and human capital in the long run, which runs from human capital to FDI, suggesting that the quality of human capital matters for sustainable leverage and attractiveness of FDI inflows. By implication, it is critical to adopt policy measures that could engender the sustainable development of human capital by the government, while the underlying structural bottlenecks and protracted state of insecurity that could deter foreign investors are accorded significant attention.

Work-Life Enrichment as an Important Element of Sustainable Human Capital Development

The article is the result of the desk research on time spent by Polish people at work and the different kinds of out-of-work activities undertaken by them. The author’s deliberations follow the philosophy of balancing employee needs and promoting work-life balance. The paper includes promotion of the idea of the harmonious growth in all areas of an individual’s functioning and activity, as well as the satisfaction of his/her physical and psychological needs. The purpose of the study was to analyse the interactions between work and out-of-work activity in the context of the mutual enrichment of work and personal life. As results from the conducted analyses, the practical implementation of the work-life enrichment idea into organizational behaviours could guarantee high quality of life with no harm to the society, environment or economy.

Interpreting the Sustainable Development of Human Capital and the Sheepskin Effects in Returns to Higher Education: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

According to poststructuralists, workers with higher level of education and possession of potential experience are supposed to have higher wages. Yet, there are plausible questions that arise as to what levels of education or work history are needed for the enhancement of wage discrimination. Additionally, the outcomes arising from rehashing years of schooling are worth considering. We used a several methods, employing the administrative Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) data from Pakistan without ignoring environmental effects. Our estimated results support the conventional assumptions of linearity of log-wage. First, we found substantial returns for postgraduate diploma holders in both public and private sectors, even after controlling the individual’s heterogeneity. Second, we did notice a significant divergence in return to low-level education (LLE) and job history. Third, rehashing years of education may create suspiciousness regarding the lack of competence. Our results suggest that continuous investment in human capital toward postgraduate diploma may result in higher premiums.

Роль и значение трудового потенциала в строительной отрасли в условиях модернизации экономики Узбекистана

In modern conditions, construction in Uzbekistan should provide an adequate response to two challenges: an increase in the volume of reconstruction of facilities and accelerated urbanization. This means a significant increase in the human capital requirements of construction organizations. The formation of adequate human capital requires the use of innovative methods. The human capital of the industry in a number of organizations is not able to ensure the modernization of the economy. It is advisable to form a qualitatively new system of sustainable development of human capital in the construction industry of Uzbekistan, using modern innovative methods and forms of management.

Implementing the Concept of Neurolinguistic Programming Related to Sustainable Human Capital Development

Sustainability business is a multidimensional construct the research of which assumes an interdisciplinary approach. The given approach is related to a holistic concept of defining sustainability business. From the point of view of this concept, it is necessary to understand economic, socio-cultural attributes, and the human resources attributes as one whole that differs from the final study results of individual elements of sustainability business in the meaning of the Principle of Emergence. Within this concept, it is possible and inevitable to focus our attention on the issue of human capital in the context of socio-cultural factors. In the presented paper, attention was paid to the results of examining the neurolinguistic programming (NLP) as one of the possibilities of sustainable development of human capital. The main aim of the research with 104 respondents was to identify and specify the indicators of sustainable human capital development and selected attributes of neurolinguistic programming. The results of analyses confirmed the existence of these connections. The respondents who evaluated the NLP attributes more positively also evaluated more positively the indicators of a sustainable human capital development. The limits of the presented analyses results are limited by the cultural conditions of the research, size, and the selection of the research sample and also by accepting other factors in the context of a holistic approach to this issue.