Studies and Perspectives series – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean

Prepared by: ECLAC subregional headquarters for the Caribbean. ISSN: 1727-9917.

Human capital formation in the Caribbean: implications for labour productivity and sustainable development

Labour productivity has been on a declining trend in the Caribbean. An examination of this trend revealed a growing concern of skills mismatch in the labour market.

Author

Abdulkadri, Abdullahi - Leon, Daniel - Jones, Francis - Skerrette, Nyasha - Gonzales, Candice -

Physical description

71 pages

Publisher

ECLAC

Date

March 5, 2026

UN symbol

LC/TS.2026/10

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