Qualified human capital, key factor for international market integration and inclusive growth

Abstract

The key role of human capital in the growth of Developing and Emerging Countries (DEC) within the current, transforming, global context is at the heart of discussions at the 12 International Colloquium of Rabat, taking place this week on 15-16 November under the theme “Human capital and international exchanges”. Human capital is a key aspect of development and growth dynamics in developing and emerging countries; it therefore plays a major role in the integration of countries in regional value chains, the transfer of know-how, research & development, industrial valorization, and determines regions’ ability to attract Foreign Direct Investment and economic diversification. In a competitive, global market, countries need to design vocational education and training policies that improve the quality of human capital. The colloquium will discuss the human capital of Developing and Emerging Countries in a transforming and competitive global market characterized by a decline in national comparative advantages. The international Colloquium of Rabat is an annual event organized by the Souissi Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Rabat in partnership with the ECA Office for North Africa, the WTO Chair of the Mohammed V University of Rabat and LEAD (University of Toulon Laboratory for Applied Economic Research in Development).