The problem and the solution. Economic and social development remains a challenge for many nations, in particular small island states such as St. Lucia and its Caribbean counterparts. Human resource development (HRD) is seen as vital to the development process. The Government of St. Lucia (GOSL) has identified education and HRD as key strategies for its development agenda. The strategy suggests a national approach to HRD. This article examines the concept of national human resource development (NHRD) on the island.
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