Human capital development critical to achieving inclusive growth in Africa, declare African leaders

DAR ES SALAAM, July 26 (Xinhua) -- African heads of state on Wednesday said that human capital development is critical to achieving sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth in Africa.

In a declaration read by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the end of a two-day Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit, the leaders said that investment in human beings through quality education, health care nutrition, job creation and skills development is necessary for improved social and economic outcomes.