The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has joined global leaders at the World Bank for the launch of a new report titled “Building Human Capital Where It Matters: Homes, Neighborhoods and Workplaces.”

Speaking at the high-level event, Dr. Wurie underscored the need for a shift in how countries invest in their people, stressing that faster and more sustainable results would require coordinated and integrated action rather than isolated interventions.

She emphasized the importance of moving away from siloed investments toward deliberate collaboration across homes, communities, and workplaces — a strategy she said aligns closely with Sierra Leone’s national development priorities.

According to the Minister, the country remains focused on developing skills that enhance productivity and employability, strengthening demand-driven Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), deepening public–private sector collaboration, and utilizing robust data systems to guide policy decisions.

Dr. Wurie highlighted the role of analytical tools such as the expanded Human Capital Index (HCI+) in identifying gaps, targeting interventions effectively, and promoting cross-country learning.

She further noted that sustained progress would depend on strong cooperation among government ministries, employers, communities, international partners, and countries, alongside deliberate efforts to advance gender equality, address limiting social norms, and invest in 21st-century and green skills.

Describing the moment as one that calls for collective responsibility, the Minister stressed that all stakeholders have a critical role to play in building and sustaining human capital.

She concluded by expressing appreciation to the World Bank for convening the platform and commended fellow speakers for what she described as insightful and impactful contributions to the global discussion.