Many middle-income countries (MICs) that saw rapid growth in the 1990s and 2000s have been facing the danger of remaining in the 'middle-income trap' unless the

Many middle-income countries (MICs) that saw rapid growth in the 1990s and 2000s have been facing the danger of remaining in the 'middle-income trap' unless the

Originally published in 2005. Countries at different stages of social, cultural and economic development approach the process of skill formation in different wa

Economic globalization has led to intense debates about the competitiveness of nations. Prosperity, social justice, and welfare are now seen to depend on the cr

Skills and workforce development are at the heart of much research on work, employment, and management. But are they so important? To what extent can they make