IMPACT OF WORLD BANK PROJECTS ON HUMAN CAPITAL AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Keywords:
World Bank, human capital, implementation strategies, education, healthcare, social protection.Abstract
This article examines the influence of World Bank projects on human capital and the strategic implementations used to achieve developmental goals. The analysis suggests that World Bank initiatives have significantly influenced human capital development, primarily through education, healthcare, and social protection strategies. The paper proposes recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of World Bank projects based on the research findings.
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