World Bank: Iraq has taken steps to develop human capital

Economy

2-10-2024, 13:28

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Baghdad-INA

The World Bank confirmed, on Wednesday, that the Iraqi government has taken steps to develop human capital, while indicating that investing in human capital is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development.

The representative of the World Bank Group, Bilal Zaghir, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The first conference on human capital development in Iraq is related to supporting Iraqi civilization and its future," noting that "investing in Iraqi human capital is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development for all groups."

He added that "the timing and focus shown by the Iraqi government in this area will lead to the development of human capital and will continue at an accelerating pace in the coming days."

The first conference on human capital development in Iraq was launched yesterday, Tuesday, in the presence of the Ministers of Planning, Health and Labor and a number of members of the House of Representatives.