HRD around the World

Abstract

An attempt is made to illustrate the multi‐faceted and multifarious nature of human resource development worldwide, following a definition of it and a description of how it operates in a number of countries throughout the world, including the US, the EEC countries, India, Singapore, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The roles and functions of HRD practitioners are examined, and the competences required listed. A short history of the International Federation of Training and Development Organisations is offered and a list of conferences described.

Citation

Frank, E. (1988), "HRD around the World", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 12 No. 5, pp. 3-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb002254