Academic Paper from the year 2024 in the subject Economics – Micro-economics, , language: English, abstract: This paper explores the critical role of human capital development in driving rural economic transformation in Namibia. Using a mixed method of policy gap analysis, informed group consultations and semi-structured interviews, it delves into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to human capital development in rural areas, emphasizing the significance of community-based education initiatives, government support programs, and traditional knowledge and skills. Additionally, the paper examines the policy environment and gaps, challenges, and cross-cutting issues associated with human capital development in rural Namibia. It recommends for an integrated cross-sectoral policy framework to enforce institutional commitments at rural development level. Furthermore, the paper highlights the need for increased investment in education and training, promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation, and addressing gender disparities in access to education and training as essential strategies for advancing human capital development in rural Namibia. Multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral research in the future would suffice to unravel the challenge of rural transformation from different perspectives
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