Guinea-Bissau - Human Capital Review - Key findings and recommendations

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Guinea-Bissau Human Capital Review analyzes how human capital accumulates, is utilized, and contributes to productivity across the life cycle in the country. The report assesses early childhood outcomes, school-age and youth accumulation through ages 6–18, and workforce utilization from ages 19 to 60+. It outlines human development systems required to strengthen human capital, covering fragility and governance, financing, human resources, planning data, and climate change. The document closes with key recommendations and references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages74

Reading Time3 h 6 min

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Executive summary

Introduction

Country context

Methodology and data: a life-cycle approach

Assessing human capital across the life cycle in Guinea-Bissau

Accumulation of human capital in early childhood (ages 0–5)

Accumulation among school-age children and youth (ages 6–18)

Utilization and productivity (ages 19–60+)

Human development systems required to strengthen human capital

Fragility and governance

Financing for human capital

Human resources

Data for informed decision-making and planning

Climate change

Key recommendations

napietalaRevissau Public Disc losure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disc losure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Guinea-Bissau Human Capital Review © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Cover photo: World Bank. Editing and design: Nita Congress Contents Acknowledgments .................................................. v Abbreviations .......................................................... vi Executive summary ............................................... vii 1 Introduction ........................................ 1 Country context ....................................................... 1 Methodology and data: a life-cycle approach.... 2 2 Assessing human capital across the life cycle in Guinea-Bissau ......... 5 Accumulation of human capital in early childhood (ages 0–5) ............................................ 5 Accumulation of human capital among school-age children and youth (ages 6–18) .....16 Utilization of human capital and productivity (ages 19–60+) ....................................................... 29 3 Human development systems required to strengthen human capital ................................................. 44 Fragility and governance ..................................... 44 Financing for human capital .............................. 46 Human resources ................................................. 50 Data for informed decision-making and planning.................................................................. 53 Climate change .................................................... 54 4 Key recommendations..................... 57 References ................................................ 59 Box 3.1 Fragmentation in decision-making highlighted during COVID-19 ........................... 45 Figures 1.1 Life-cycle lens: health, skills, and productivity at each life stage ............................ 3 2.1 Trends in child mortality rate, 2001–21............. 6 2.2 Child mortality, 2021 ............................................ 6 2.3 Top causes of death in children under age five in Guinea-Bissau........................................... 6 2.4 Top causes of DALYs in chil

FAQs

What life stages does the Human Capital Review for Guinea-Bissau cover?

It examines human capital accumulation and utilization across early childhood (0–5), school-age children and youth (6–18), and utilization of human capital and productivity (19–60+).

How does the report approach the assessment of human capital?

It uses a life-cycle approach supported by methodology and data tailored to each life stage, then links outcomes to health, skills, and productivity across the life span.

Which systems does the report identify as necessary to strengthen human capital?

It highlights systems related to fragility and governance, financing, human resources, data for planning and decision-making, and climate change considerations.

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