President Jakaya Kikwete
Speaking over the weekend at the conference held in Dar es Salaam,
Dr Hoseana Lunogelo said human capital development is a key ingredient
in overall socio-economic development of nations and that it is among
key considerations for investors when selecting potential areas for
investment.
Lunogelo said availability of a rich pool of skilled workers is an
incentive for foreign and domestic investors noting that it contributes
to social inclusion and integration of youth.
“By investing in human capital, the government will ensure that the
citizens are well equipped to earn a living and be productive members
of the society,” he added.
“Human capital embodies skills, competence, knowledge and
personality attributes which enhance the efficiency of labour,” he said.
“A skilled labour force is critical in order to effectively utilize
and mobilize domestic resources that will in turn assure provision of
basic needs and economic growth,” he went on to say.
Dr Lunogelo stressed that with the growing development challenges
that face Tanzania, human capital development must be carefully
addressed.
“Education and health provide the basis to building national
capabilities to improve the productivity and competitiveness of
countries,” he stressed.
Speaking at the same event, Prof Suleman Sumra and Dr Joviter
Katabaro presented a joint paper titled: ‘Declining quality of Education
Suggestions for Arresting and Reversing the Trend’.
In it, they suggested that the government increases focus in
provision of quality education and discouraged what he described as
‘quick-fix solutions’ and encouraged ‘evidence-based decisions.’
In their paper, the scholars also suggested prioritization of
teachers’ training and incentives saying the quality of education in the
country can be improved if the number of well-trained and motivated
teachers is increased.
Earlier, the ESRF Board of Trustees Chairman Philemon Luhanjo said
ESRF has achieved considerable success in capacity development
initiatives of economic and social policy analysis among other things.
“The challenge we face is not only one of development, but also of
transformation…we have to ensure that our country’s growth rate
translates consistently into accelerated sustainable human development,”
he said.
Themed: “Unleashing Growth Potentials in Tanzania: Economic
Transformation for Human Development,” the conference was attended by
scholars from outside and within Tanzania, government officials,
development partners, Members of Parliament, civil society organisations
and the private sector.
Since its establishment 20 years ago and through engagement with
stakeholders, the ESRF has been able to participate in the development,
evaluation and assessment of various national development frameworks in
the country.
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