Considering human capital in a multidimensional analysis of fragility
In 2022, the OECD will add a human capital dimension to its fragility framework in
acknowledgement of the ambition set forth in States of Fragility 2018 to “never lose
sight of the end goal of delivering hope and better lives for all people in fragile
contexts”. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated fiscal, political and social shocks
has brought the urgency of investment in human capital into sharper focus. With less
than ten years left to go on Agenda 2030, success will mean placing further focus
on the building blocks of sustainable development: health (including proper nutrition),
education and financial support to those who need it through investments in social
protection. This working paper builds the case for why human capital matters for fragility,
and why investment in human capital can help develop more inclusive, peaceful and
resilient societies.
Published on September 17, 2020
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