Foreign aid, human capital accumulation and the potential implications for growth

Harris, Jamelia

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“…If the results of this study are indicative of future trends in the Sierra Leonean labor market, there may be further movement of those with higher cognitive ability to development sector jobs in the short run. Moreover, there is evidence of skills development geared at employment in the desirable development sector (Harris, 2021), which can lead to a shift in the skills composition in the long run.…”

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Occupational Preferences of Skilled Workers in the Presence of a Large Development Sector

Harris

2022

The Journal of Development Studies

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Aid and the resulting development sector have expanded in developing countries in the past decades. Many studies have explored the effects of aid, but few have studied the effects of the development sector on decisions around labor supply and occupational choice. Using primary data from Sierra Leone, this article contributes to the literature by exploring how the presence of a large development sector influences the occupational preferences of skilled workers. Four key findings emerge. First, the development sector is an attractive employment choice as the largest share of skilled jobseekers (44 percent) opt for early-career employment working for a donor organization, international NGO or local NGO. Second, there is an abilityeffect as workers with higher cognitive ability are more likely to choose the development sector over the public and private sectors. Third, more prosocial jobseekers and those seeking social status from employment are more likely to prefer the development sector. And fourth, favorable perceptions of the development sector reduce the probability of choosing the public and private sectors. These findings speak to policy and should encourage development organizations to reflect on their impact on the dynamics of the labor market in countries in which they operate.

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Occupational Preferences of Skilled Workers in the Presence of a Large Development Sector

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2022

The Journal of Development Studies

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“…In contemporary discourse, considerable attention has been paid to the imperative role of workforce education in fostering manpower development, particularly within the context of development aid (DA) initiatives. [4] Although development aid programs have increasingly recognized the importance of education and skill enhancement in human capital accumulation, [5] few studies have explored the specific strategies and mechanisms through which DA can effectively bridge the gap between workforce education and the evolving demands of industries. This research gap underscores the importance of developing a thorough understanding of the aid strategies for effectively linking education with industry.…”

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Development Aid 2.0: Technology transfer and skill formation

Wang

2024

Vocat Tech Edu

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This paper explains the growing importance of knowledge-based societies in driving industrial progress. It highlights the crucial need for technological and skill advancement, particularly among the expanding young populations in developing countries who lack essential work skills. This study scrutinizes the traditional Development Aid (DA) 1.0 model, which focuses mainly on financial aid and infrastructure projects but overlooks the importance of developing a skilled workforce that meets industry needs. Introducing the concept of DA 2.0 through the lens of the Triple Helix Theory, this paper suggests a sustainable approach that integrates government, academia, and industry to promote technology transfer and skill development. Through the policy analysis and case studies, it demonstrates how China leverages its technological expertise and skill advantage to enhance DA in African countries. The study concludes by advocating for DA 2.0 approach that is a government-supported, industry-driven approach to workforce development. By fostering collaboration among these sectors, China and Africa could optimize the impact of DA initiatives in addressing local challenges.

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Introduction to the special issue: In memoriam Stephen Knack

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Kilby

2021

Rev Int Organ

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Stephen Knack (1961 was a valued and cherished member of our scholarly community. Steve first attended the annual Political Economy of International Organizations (PEIO) conference in 2009 when it was hosted in Washington, DC by Georgetown University and joined the board of the Review of International Organizations in 2013, lending his considerable scholarly prestige to the journal. Steve continued to be an important member of the PEIO/RIO community, participating in myriad ways and always generous with his time and gentle with his critiques. In the review below, it should be evident how many young scholars Steve helped to launch.When news of Steve's untimely death reached the PEIO board, we knew the least we could do was to devote a special issue of RIO to papers that build on Steve's legacy. In keeping with Steve's high standards, we prioritized high-quality scholarship that makes a significant contribution to the field while building, sometimes directly and sometime indirectly, on the foundational work Steve contributed throughout his career.

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Foreign aid, human capital accumulation and the potential implications for growth

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Cited by 6 publications

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Occupational Preferences of Skilled Workers in the Presence of a Large Development Sector

Occupational Preferences of Skilled Workers in the Presence of a Large Development Sector

Development Aid 2.0: Technology transfer and skill formation

Introduction to the special issue: In memoriam Stephen Knack

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