%A Chooi Chea Chiam 
%A  Norbaini Abdul Halim
%A  Nur Azlin Omar
%T Is lifelong learning an essence to economic growth?
%X Lifelong learning is continuous learning throughout the life of an individual. It can occur
through formal and informal means. Formal means are trainings, counselling, tutoring,
mentoring, apprenticeship, higher education etc. While for informal, it refers to experiences
gained etc. Malaysia view education as a vital agenda and priority platform to optimise the
potential of every citizen and put within reach the promise of the Wawasan 2020 objective, to
achieve zero illiterate rate by the year 2020 in Malaysia. This national endeavour will be in
nought if the education system fails to produce human capital that can thrive in meeting the
challenges of the 21st century innovation economy. It is believed that through proper and
sufficient training and education level, one would be able to perform well in his or her works.
According to Sachs (1995), learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge cannot be
restricted to formal educational settings. Effective learning needs to be integrated into the
work process. Training is often considered as a variable plugged into an economic model.
This paper aims to discuss the significance of lifelong learning to an economy using
economic growth theory of human capital and learning by doing. (Abstract by authors)
%C Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
%D 2011
%K Lifelong learning, growth model, human capital, learning by doing
%P 232-238
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