Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the average human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, highlighting significant disparities in human capital across countries [4][8] - On average, children born today in low- and middle-income countries will forgo 51% of their future potential earnings due to current levels of human capital development [1][19] - The HCI+ reveals that a child born today could earn 47% more globally if their country's human capital matched that of top performers at similar income levels, with a 51% increase for low- and middle-income countries [19][20] Summary by Sections Introduction - There are vast productivity differences across countries, with GDP per hour worked in the most productive countries being over 30 times that of the least productive [3] - Two-thirds of low- and middle-income countries have seen a deterioration in core dimensions of human capital over the past 15 years [3] Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) - The HCI+ extends the original Human Capital Index by measuring human capital accumulation beyond age 18, focusing on health, education, and employment up to age 65 [6][8] - The index is decomposable, allowing for easy identification of components contributing to observed gaps in human capital [6] Global Patterns - Human capital deficits exist in all countries, with significant disparities; on average, countries operate roughly 40 points below best-in-class performance [25] - Regions below the global HCI+ average could increase future labor earnings by 58% to 76% if they matched top performers [32][34] Gender Gaps - There is a 20-point difference in the HCI+ between men and women globally, translating to 20% lower labor earnings for women [42][44] - Closing gender gaps in regions like MENAAP and South Asia could lead to potential earnings increases of 70% and 56% for women, respectively [44][46] Policy Recommendations - The report emphasizes the need for targeted investments in nutrition, health, education, and employment to address human capital shortfalls [50][51] - It advocates for broader policy approaches that include home environments and neighborhoods, as well as workplace learning opportunities [53][55]
人力资本指数加2026。调查结果简述
Shi Jie Yin Hang·2026-02-12 23:10