Measuring Human Capital for Investment

This report was commissioned by the OECD MENA Investment Programme.  It considers the current supply of human capital in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and identifies key challenges to maximizing the quality of, and returns to, human capital in the region. It finds three areas critical to improving the quality of human capital in MENA including: spending more efficiently on education, strengthening transition systems between levels and types of schooling and emphasizing the development of soft skills development among students.  The report also examines international best practices in human capital development including developing national qualification systems, monitoring schools, training and evaluating teachers, curriculum design, vocational training, and other aspects of the national education system.