Human resources development and the skills crisis in South Africa: The need for a multi-pronged strategy

Journal of Education and Work

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 57-83

  Kraak, Andre ^a  

^a HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL   (South Africa)

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EID: 27944506038     PISSN: 13639080     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1363908052000332311     Document Type: Review

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