Liberia Human Capital Assessment - from Constraints to Opportunities - Report No AUS0002300

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Liberia Human Capital Assessment: from Constraints to Opportunities evaluates Liberia’s human capital using the Human Capital Index and the Utilization-Human Capital Index, quantifying survival, stunting, schooling, learning outcomes, and adult survival. The analysis identifies core development bottlenecks across weak governance, ineffective service delivery, demographic pressures, low and inefficient spending, and socio-cultural norms. It also assesses how COVID-19 affected human capital outcomes and examines inequality of opportunities to build human capital.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages131

Reading Time5 h 30 min

AccessFree to download

Frequently Used Abbreviations and Acronyms

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Chapter I. Introduction

Objective of the Assessment

Organization of the Re port

Chapter II. Liberia’s Human Capital Challenges

The Human Capital Index as a Measure of Human Capital

Liberia’s HCI

Probability of Survival to Age 5

Stunting Rates

Expected Years of Schooling

Learning-Adjusted Years of Schooling

Adult Survival Rate

Comparison with Peers

Inequality of Opportunities to Build Human Capital

The Utilization-Human Capital Index in Liberia

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Liberia’s Human Capital Outcomes

Chapter III. Main Bottlenecks for Human Capital Development

Theory of Change

Weak Governance

Ineffective Service Delivery

Demographic Pressures

Low and Inefficient Spending

Socio-Cultural Norms

Other Demand-Side Constraints

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized 2021 Liberia Human Capital Assessment from Constraints to Opportunities Report No: AUS0002300 © 2021 The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) Some rights reserved This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of The World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. 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. 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. Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: “World Bank. 2021. Liberia Human Capital Assessment: from Constraints to Opportunities. © World Bank.” All queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Liberia Human Capital Assessment from Constraints to Opportunities Table of Contents Frequently Used Abbreviations and Acronyms........................................................................................................ viii Acknowledgments....................................................................................................................................................................... x Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................................... xi Chapter I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 0 Objective of the Assessment..................................................................................................................................................1 Organization of the Re port .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Chapter II. Liberia’s Human Capital Challenges ................................................................................ 6 The Human Capital Index as a Measure of Human Capital................................................................................... 7 Liberia’s HCI ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Probability of Survival to Age 5 ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Stunting Rates........................................................................................................................................................................11 Expected Years of Schooling.......................................................................................................................................... 12 Learning-Adjusted Years of Schooling ..................................................................................................................... 14 Adult Survival Rate ...............................................................................................

FAQs

What framework does the report use to assess human capital in Liberia?

The report uses the Human Capital Index and the Utilization-Human Capital Index to measure key outcomes and utilization of human capital potential in Liberia.

Which human capital challenges are quantified in the report?

It covers probability of survival to age 5, stunting rates, expected years of schooling, learning-adjusted years of schooling, and adult survival rate, including comparisons with peers.

What main bottlenecks does the report identify for human capital development?

The report highlights weak governance, ineffective service delivery, demographic pressures, low and inefficient spending, socio-cultural norms, and other demand-side constraints.

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