• Introduction
• Economic and Social Benefits of Learning, Education and Training
• Putting the Individual at the Centre in the Knowledge and Skills-based Society
• Formulating Learning, Education and Training Objectives and Strategies: Some Examples
• Integrating Human Resources Development and Training Objectives and Policies with Other Economic and Social Policies
• The Economy, Employment and Society: Trends and Constraints
• The Fundamental Role and Challenges of Human Resources Development and Training

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