CHALLENGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN ANGOLA

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the challenges and prospects of human capital in Angola, considering its relationship with education, the labor market, and public policies. It was a descriptive-exploratory research with a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. Data were collected through a structured digital questionnaire administered to a sample of 264 participants. The results revealed a highly educated profile but one marked by difficulties in labor insertion and career progression, associated with the absence of effective employment policies, nepotism, and job scarcity. Furthermore, a low organizational appreciation of human capital was observed. Despite the predominantly critical perception, respondents identified priority areas such as quality basic education, technical and vocational training, and technological innovation. Accordingly, six practical and strategic recommendations were developed to strengthen human capital. The study concludes that reinforcing human capital in Angola requires consistent public policies, closer education–labor market integration, and professional valorization strategies, which are essential for sustainable development.