Training and Development for Developing Countries

Abstract

Importance of Training and Development, Few would disagree that one of the most critical challenges facing the Third World is the training and development of its people. This challenge is being faced daily by thousands of training professionals in all parts of the developing world; in addition consultants from the West and from the developing countries are struggling with the questions of what kind of training and how much is appropriate in each situation.

Training: An Essential Aspect of Human Factors in Technology Transfer to Developing Countries

“…Training is of much greater benefit to an organization or country if it is used as a tool of active, dynamic participation (Murrell, 1985). Even though it can be very useful as a way to build skills, develop or reinforce attitudes or increase knowledge, it still must be realized that no organizational or managerial solution is ever solved with a single activity, and therein, beyond these activities, training is only a contributory force.…”

“…The direct effects from active, participatory training for developing countries are recognized to fall into one of three areas (Murrell, 1985): (1) development of skills and new behaviors; (2) development or influence of attitudes; and (3) increased knowledge and information.…”

“…To lessen the chance of such major misalignment, Murrell (1985) proposes a method of "organic planning" which tailors specific training activities in pre-packaged programs to fit the needs of participants. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to get from the participants the specifics and the details of what else is needed in the program.…”

“…The Training Develooment Model Murrell's (1985) model is based primarily on cultural transition experiences he studied while in Egypt. He suggests that one of the best ways to understand Third World cultures is to examine closely the differences between generations within the society.…”

“…Also, general alternatives and possible options for developing and improving the international training system will be provided to aid the reader in understanding how to take into account the unique characteristics, and socio-cultural and educational disparities of the developing country (Lasserre, 1981, Murrell, 1985.…”