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World Bank: Improve on human capital & debt
Published on 24 Apr 2019 3:41:38 PM
Given Malaysia’s score on human capital index is 0.62, World Bank’s lead economist Richard Record says the country should focus on human capital development, manage debt sustainability and targeted investment incentives.
Given Malaysia’s score on human capital index is 0.62, World Bank’s lead economist Richard Record says the country should focus on human capital development, manage debt sustainability and targeted investment incentives.
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