Exploring factors influencing sustainable human capital development: Insights from Saudi Arabia

• Published in: Heliyon 2024-08, Vol.10 (16), p.e35676, Article e35676
• Main Authors: Abubakar, Aliyu Alhaji, Al-Mamary, Yaser Hasan, Preet Singh, Harman, Singh, Ajay, Alam, Fakhre, Agrawal, Vikas
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Education; Learning; Saudi Arabia; Sustainable human capital development; Training; Vision 2030
• ISSN: 2405-8440; 2405-8440
• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35676

This study investigates the critical factors influencing Saudi Arabia's sustainable human capital development. It primarily aims to explore the correlations among the postulated variables and how each variable influences the development of a skilled, adaptable, and socially conscious workforce, in alignment with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030. This study utilizes a quantitative approach, employing partial least squares structural equation modeling to analyze the data collected from 203 public personnel in Saudi Arabia through an online questionnaire. The findings reveal that training, community engagement, institutional support, and technology integration are essential in sustainable human capital development. However, learning, education, and access to resources were not statistically significant and did not improve sustainable human capital development in Saudi Arabia. The findings underscore the significance of an educational framework that transcends traditional perspectives, focusing on not only academic preparation but also the holistic development of individuals. This study contributes to understanding how training, community engagement, institutional support, and technology integration are transformative in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia by nurturing a skilled, adaptable, and socially responsible citizenry.