The Future of Work - final project
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The document discusses the importance of investing in human capital, especially early childhood development. It notes that jobs are changing due to new technologies so acquiring new skills is important. Early investments in health, education and social protection help lay strong foundations for children to develop cognitive and social skills needed for the future. Investing in human capital, such as through education, leads to higher individual earnings and economic growth for societies and countries. The best investment is in children's human capital as it provides returns for current and future generations.
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The Future of Work - final project
- 1. The best investment ever
- 2. The world is changing – so is the work! • All around the globe, new technologies are putting traditional jobs at risk.
- 3. The world is changing – so is the work! • Demand for high-skilled workers is increasing
- 4. What to do? • In terms of acquiring the necessary skills, the sooner the better! !
- 5. What to do? • The most effective way to acquire the skills demanded by the changing nature of work is to start early. • Early investments in nutrition, health, social protection, and education lay strong foundations for the future acquisition of cognitive and sociobehavioral skills. • Early childhood investments are an important way to improve equality of opportunity. Source: World Development Report 2019
- 6. The best equity to invest in: Human Capital • Human capital consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize their potential as productive members of society. • It has large payoffs for individuals, societies, and countries. • For individuals, an additional year of school generates higher earnings on average. • Countries also become richer as more human capital accumulates. Source: World Development Report 2019
- 7. Want an investment with guaranteed return for this and the next generations? Invest in children’s Human Capital today!