Addressing Human Capital Development Challenges in Developing Countries using an Interval-Spherical Fuzzy Environment

Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima; Su Qian; Yanjun Qiu; Ibrahim Badi; Machioud Maxime Sangaré-Oumar

doi:10.31181/msa2120258

Authors

Mouhamed Bayane Bouraima Department of Civil Engineering, Sichuan College of Architectural Technology, Deyang, China Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5801-884X
Su Qian Department of Civil Engineering, Sichuan College of Architectural Technology, Deyang, China Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8382-5398
Yanjun Qiu School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1934-0836
Ibrahim Badi The Libyan Academy-Misurata, Misurata, Libya Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1193-1578
Machioud Maxime Sangaré-Oumar Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, 06 BP 2584 Cotonou, Benin Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8300-8205

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31181/msa2120258

Keywords:

Human Capital Development, Challenge, Developing Countries, Interval-Valued Spherical Fuzzy Sets, Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis

Abstract

This study evaluates and ranks the challenges of human capital development in developing countries based on their severity. Human capital development is crucial for economic growth, as acquiring knowledge, skills, and abilities plays a vital role in advancing these countries. However, various challenges impede the ability of developing countries to invest in human capital. Six key challenges were identified through a review of existing literature and expert insights. To analyse these challenges, the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) method within an interval-valued spherical fuzzy (IVSF) framework was utilized. The findings reveal that high unemployment, low literacy and education levels, and inadequate investment in skills development are the most significant challenges. Based on these results, the study offers actionable recommendations for governments seeking to enhance human capital development in these countries.

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