Organizers, Thanks for creating this poll. The comments are equally important. To me, while based primarily in the field locations over a 20+ year career, a) Better job preparedness/technical skills of your counterpart, and b) Better basic services, such as electricity, water and security were always top on my list of what changes might make the most difference. However, since retiring, I have been involved in advocating for greater access to ICT - internet, cell phone and platforms that can connect people to knowledge hubs, information and education online.
Alison Ofotalau - 7 years ago
I agree 100% with early comments from Franz Drees-Gross above.
neelendra yadav - 7 years ago
Firstly quality education with interpretation skills and ethics,
Secondly channelize youth toward sports
Thirdly enthusiasm toward their work
A lot of gaps and development issues can be addressed with improved access to basic amenities including eradicating poverty. This coincides with a number of the SDG targets too. It would also aid reducing emigration and some of the effects on developed countries as a result of population increase due to immigration and its effect on their amenities. On the other hand, businesses including international ones will thrive also encouraging immigration in developing countries which will ultimately encourage capacity building for local workforce.
Sazia - 7 years ago
Better job prepardence technical skill of each and every counterpart of country.
Maritza - 7 years ago
Greater attention to institutional strengthening, including Governance/Accountability and transparency.
Maha - 7 years ago
You missed adding transportation to the list of issues - this is a big issue in many countries with no adequate forms of public transportation or cheap options,, especially for women, where when lack of transportation options or safe methods prohibits women from seeking jobs far from home.
ISAAC N. THENDIU - 7 years ago
In addition, to better job preparedness/technical skills, a country needs to have good basic infrastructure in place and adequate systems that are working well. In another words, not a single change would make significant positive impact without other complimentary factors being in place.
Maria da Cunha - 7 years ago
Government commitment and capacity are key to any lasting impact. This includes transparent and accountable decision-making.
Franz Drees-Gross - 7 years ago
Political will to adopt the right sector and macro policies and to see them through even in the face of political opposition from vested interests. Everything else flows from there. ICT can be developed if their is political will and determined leadership. Ditto for other basic services. Low counterpart capacity can be backfilled with outside expertise at least for a time. But nothing can substitute for political leadership.
Amira Kazem - 7 years ago
Political will, sustained commitment, and alignment between policy level, systems, and services delivery with properly enforced legislation.
Organizers, Thanks for creating this poll. The comments are equally important. To me, while based primarily in the field locations over a 20+ year career, a) Better job preparedness/technical skills of your counterpart, and b) Better basic services, such as electricity, water and security were always top on my list of what changes might make the most difference. However, since retiring, I have been involved in advocating for greater access to ICT - internet, cell phone and platforms that can connect people to knowledge hubs, information and education online.
I agree 100% with early comments from Franz Drees-Gross above.
Firstly quality education with interpretation skills and ethics,
Secondly channelize youth toward sports
Thirdly enthusiasm toward their work
A lot of gaps and development issues can be addressed with improved access to basic amenities including eradicating poverty. This coincides with a number of the SDG targets too. It would also aid reducing emigration and some of the effects on developed countries as a result of population increase due to immigration and its effect on their amenities. On the other hand, businesses including international ones will thrive also encouraging immigration in developing countries which will ultimately encourage capacity building for local workforce.
Better job prepardence technical skill of each and every counterpart of country.
Greater attention to institutional strengthening, including Governance/Accountability and transparency.
You missed adding transportation to the list of issues - this is a big issue in many countries with no adequate forms of public transportation or cheap options,, especially for women, where when lack of transportation options or safe methods prohibits women from seeking jobs far from home.
In addition, to better job preparedness/technical skills, a country needs to have good basic infrastructure in place and adequate systems that are working well. In another words, not a single change would make significant positive impact without other complimentary factors being in place.
Government commitment and capacity are key to any lasting impact. This includes transparent and accountable decision-making.
Political will to adopt the right sector and macro policies and to see them through even in the face of political opposition from vested interests. Everything else flows from there. ICT can be developed if their is political will and determined leadership. Ditto for other basic services. Low counterpart capacity can be backfilled with outside expertise at least for a time. But nothing can substitute for political leadership.
Political will, sustained commitment, and alignment between policy level, systems, and services delivery with properly enforced legislation.