Human resource development can be argued to be a more realistic, reliable and
pervasive indicator of development than any other single factor since it is invariably
a necessary condition for all kinds of growth. Human resource development is a
crucial factor in economic growth and for influencing changes in economic
structure. It is not surprising, therefore, that it has been a major concern, if not an
obsession, of leaders and policymakers in the developing countries. After
highlighting the important role played by HRD in a seamless plan for sustainable
economic development, this paper will analyze the institutional problems related to
HRD in Egypt. Following, it will assess efforts expended on the road toward
improvement, and finally give concrete recommendations addressed to
policymakers, economists, and researchers.