The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is set to host its 25th Senior Policy Seminar (SPS), focusing on human capital development as a social and economic growth driver, commencing this Wednesday.
The two-day conference, to be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, will explore the role of human capital development as an ingredient for inclusive growth and shared prosperity in Africa.
Speaking when he confirmed the hosting of the 25th SPS, AERC Acting Executive Director Prof. Théophile Azomahou, said the hybrid conference (to be held physically and virtually) will feature local and international economic and public policymakers with eminent researchers presenting research papers on the subject of human capital development.
At the opening session on Wednesday, Ministry of Information Communications & Digital Economy, Cabinet Secretary Hon. Eliud Owalo will be the Chief Guest at the opening of a Plenary session to be chaired by National Treasury & Economic Planning, Cabinet Secretary Hon. Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u.
Human capital is critical for inclusive growth and shared prosperity in Africa.
Investment in human beings for improved social and economic outcomes in future – through education and training, learning and experience, or health interventions – is vital in shaping future income and productivity.
AERC senior policy seminars are forums designed specifically to bring together senior policymakers from sub-Saharan African countries to exchange experiences and deliberate on topical issues pertaining to the sustainable development of their economies.
Participants in these seminars are drawn from the highest levels of government, including the presidency, ministers, governors of central banks, heads of civil services, permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies and parastatals.
