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The report defines human capital as a driver of sustainable and inclusive development and explains the World Bank Human Capital Project approach. It calculates the first Human Capital Index score nationally and subnationally, including survival, health, and education components, and analyzes utilization-adjusted outcomes across the life cycle.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nHuman Capital Review  \nUnleashing People’s Full Potential  \nNovember 2023  \nHuman Capital Review  \nUnleashing People’s Full Potential  \nNovember 2023  \n© 2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nDisclaimer  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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