The factors and conditions for national human resource development in Brazil
European Journal of Training and Development
ISSN: 2046-9012
Article publication date: 1 September 2015
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the factors and conditions that influence national human resource development (NHRD) in Brazil. In this paper, the transitioning nature of the political, economic, social and educational conditions; the current challenges and trends that may impact NHRD; and the current status of NHRD research in Brazil are examined.
Design/methodology/approach
A search of the research literature focused on the political, economic, cultural, social and educational environment and the research associated with NHRD in Brazil was conducted. After searching several databases, including Academic Search Complete, Google Scholar, ERIC and EBSCO, several articles were selected and analyzed based on the depth of description of the conditions and research.
Findings
Among the factors discovered, race, gender and educational equality are still concerns. The complex nature of the relationship between the Brazilian Government, its people and organizations, as well as the efforts of Brazil’s multinational and indigenous organizations to address their national development needs, are also presented.
Originality/value
Brazil is currently and projected to be a long-term player in the global economy; however, it struggles to cope with conditions incongruent to the country’s long-term success. This paper frames the conditions and suggests ways of moving forward through human resource development practice, policy and research in Brazil.
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Citation
Sparkman, T.E. (2015), "The factors and conditions for national human resource development in Brazil", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 39 No. 8, pp. 666-680. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2015-0016
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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