About
Impact of CPEC on HRD perspectives-: A qualitative Investigation
Authors:
Salima Hafeez, Dr. Muhammad Waqas Raja, Dr. Gulbahar, Dr. Zara TahirKeywords
Human resource development, efficiency, training and development CPEC Centre, cultural connectivity, employment opportunities, Multiplier effect. ,Abstract
This study will highlight importance of human resource development (HRD). The participants of the present study were all government employees who are working in CPEC-Centers under the Ministry of Planning, plus Universities CPEC Centers. Government strategies for training and development, economic development, cultural connectivity, employment opportunities are worthwhile. Individual interviews were conducted,applying a qualitative approach for getting the in-depth knowledge about the subject. Grounded theory method was used for data analysis and NVIVO-12 applied for information processing. Finding shows CPEC generating around 800,000 jobs in the next 15 years. Participants confirmed that 75% of the total employees working in CPEC projects are Pakistanis. Besides, there will be a positive multiplier effect and more indirect and induced jobs will be created