Development and human resources in the Islamic world: a study of selected countries
Population Sciences (Cairo, Egypt)
|January 1, 1987
Summary
This study profiles human resource development in 12 Islamic countries, comparing key indicators like health, education, and labor force dynamics across diverse economic and demographic landscapes.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Demography
- Public Policy
Background:
- Human resource development is crucial for economic growth in Islamic nations.
- Understanding demographic trends and resource allocation is key to sustainable development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an analytical profile of development and human resources in 12 selected Islamic countries.
- To compare diverse indicators across countries with varying income levels and populations.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis using World Bank and Population Council data.
- Examination of mortality, fertility, income, urbanization, labor force, education, nutrition, and health indicators.
Main Results:
- The study identifies variations in human resource development across the selected Islamic countries.
- Key demographic and socioeconomic factors influencing development are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Policy implications for enhancing human resource development in Islamic countries are discussed.
- Future directions for research and policy are suggested based on the analytical profile.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAlgeriaArab CountriesAsiaBangladeshComparative StudiesDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AfricaEconomic FactorsEducationEgyptFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily SizeFertilityFrench Speaking AfricaGeographic FactorsHealthHuman ResourcesIncomeIncome DistributionIndonesiaIraqIslamKuwaitLabor ForceMalaysiaMediterranean CountriesMortalityNorthern AfricaNutritionPakistanPolicyPopulationPopulation DynamicsPopulation SizeReligionResearch MethodologySaudi ArabiaSocioeconomic FactorsSomaliaSoutheastern AsiaSouthern AsiaSpatial DistributionStudiesTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesUrban Spatial DistributionUrbanizationWestern AsiaRelated Concept Videos
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