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Kay Khaing, Myat Kay Khaing English Classes, MyanmarAbstract
Human capital theory suggests that investment in education increases the productivity of a person by building required knowledge and skills; thus, it raises the employability of that person, being enabled to earn good income in later life (Becker, 1964). Human capital, defined as the stock of knowledge and skills within people to increase productivity (Becker, 1964), is essential for national development. Recent OECD research in 2024 confirms that there is a correlation between educational advancement and employment opportunities that are directly propositional for both genders and has remained constant. In conflict-affected countries like Myanmar, proficiency in the English language is viewed as a valuable human capital asset, particularly in a globalized world to reach global and be offered job opportunities (Ali et al., 2023). Human capital theory sees education monetary returns; it encompasses intellectual, social, and emotional capitals, influencing individual satisfaction, customer loyalty, and the holistic well-being of a society. One subject aera, English Language Teaching (ELT) becomes a strategic domain, enhancing individuals' employability and strengthening nation's overall competitive advantage in a globalized economy. In national development perspective, investment in English language acquisition along with the development of sustainable ELT center is essential to both individual advancement and broader socio-economic progress.
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Conference: ACE2025Stream: Education
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Khaing K. (2026) Sustainable English Language Centers Through EdTech and Social Enterprise: Building Human Capital in Resource-Constrained Contexts ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 175-190) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.14
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