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Exploring factors influencing sustainable human capital development: Insights from Saudi Arabia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the critical factors influencing Saudi Arabia's sustainable human capital development. It primarily aims to explore the correlations among the postulated variables and how each variable influences the development of a skilled, adaptable, and socially conscious workforce, in alignment with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030. This study utilizes a quantitative approach, employing partial least squares structural equation modeling to analyze the data collected from 203 public personnel in Saudi Arabia through an online questionnaire. The findings reveal that training, community engagement, institutional support, and technology integration are essential in sustainable human capital development. However, learning, education, and access to resources were not statistically significant and did not improve sustainable human capital development in Saudi Arabia. The findings underscore the significance of an educational framework that transcends traditional perspectives, focusing on not only academic preparation but also the holistic development of individuals. This study contributes to understanding how training, community engagement, institutional support, and technology integration are transformative in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia by nurturing a skilled, adaptable, and socially responsible citizenry.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35676

Authors: Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar, Yaser Hasan Al-Mamary, Harman Preet Singh, Ajay Singh, Fakhre Alam, Vikas Agrawal

Institutions: University of Ha'il, Jacksonville University

Language: English

Topic: Socioeconomic Development in MENA

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100