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Human development for the fourth industrial revolution: Which way for Sub-Saharan Africa?

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  • Adefunke O. Alabi
  • Stephen M. Mutula

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In both developed and developing countries, the fourth industrial revolution has brought serious concerns about human development. Although the fourth industrial revolution has the propensity to enhance human well-being in sustainable and innovative ways, nearly half of Africa's work is vulnerable to innovations of the digital wave. The study examined the impact of human development on fourth industrial revolution in sub-Saharan African countries, using time series data spanning from 2003 to 2019. Data was analysed using fully modified ordinary least (FMOLS) technique. The findings of the study revealed that human development has a positive but insignificant influence on the fourth industrial revolution. The article promotes awareness of the steps necessary to speed up the development of a relevant, requisite and competitive workforce for industry 4.0.

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  • Adefunke O. Alabi & Stephen M. Mutula, 2022. "Human development for the fourth industrial revolution: Which way for Sub-Saharan Africa?," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 39(4), pages 528-542, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:39:y:2022:i:4:p:528-542
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2022.2098090
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    1. Arvid Muzanenhamo & Edward Malatse Rankhumise, 2022. "Literature review on digital entrepreneurship in South Africa: a human capital perspective," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 10(2), pages 464-472, December.

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