2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part G

author(s)
Naima Hussein Ahmed, Mohamud Mohamed Alasso and Amina Omar Mohamud

abstract
Organizations’ ability to develop high-quality products and deliver efficient services depends upon the investment they make in their human capital. Training and development (T&D) are two major ways that organizations invest in their human capital to improve employee performance. This article examines the positive correlation between T&D and employee performance in East Africa. Using a qualitative synthesis of 24 peer-reviewed articles, institutional reports, and policy documents from 2010-2024, the article highlights the importance of training and developing employees to enhance organizational productivity and innovation. However, it also identifies several common barriers that limit the widespread implementation of effective T&D practices throughout the East African region, including limited resources, lack of evaluation frameworks, and political instability. Based on these findings, the article recommends the establishment of human capital frameworks and public-private partnerships to provide continuous learning opportunities to organizations and workers in East Africa.