Technological Change and Skill Development in Sudan
Автор:Samia Mohamed Nour Год: 2012 Издание: [не указанo] Страниц: 512 ISBN: 3642328105 With the ongoing restructuring in Sudan, structural issuesA such as the need for skill development and interaction with technological change needA an in-depth analysis that this book offers. The central themes ofA this bookA are-A required skill formation, upskilling of the workers,A and their interaction with technological change in lieu of aA deficient educational system andA its implications. An empirical investigation of the causes and consequences of low skill and technology indicators using a primary survey at macro and micro levels is undertaken.A This is followed by anA examination ofA the interaction between the low skill and technology indicators, the relationships between skill, upskilling and technology indicators, skills mismatch, the uses and impacts of ICT and differences at firm as well as industry level as well asA knowledgeA transfer effects.A A set of recommendations towards the need for implementation of consistent policies, increasing incentives and collaboration...