Human Capital Development for China Pakistan Economic Corridor: What is needed?

Abstract

CPEC is considered to be the game-changer for Pakistan and plays a significant role to improve human resources. Unfortunately, Pakistan has rich in Human resources as a high percentage of youth bulge but facing the problem of a shortage of skilled workforce. The mega-projects will not only be able to bring economic prosperity without producing a skilled workforce for the various sectors in long-term projects. The objective of this study is to find out the skills required for CPEC to be the game-changer for Pakistan. 16 Experts were identified to take the interviews for this research. The research found four major categories of skills with respect to CPEC and further these skills divided into sub-categories. The skills are soft skills, technical skills, IT skills, and general skills. These skills will convert CPEC to be the Game Changers for Pakistan.  The government can develop policies to prepare youth by using findings.