Education as a Driver of Sustainable Human Development

Abstract

Education plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of human resources and driving sustainable development across various sectors of life. This article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the relationship between education, human development, and human capital theory within the global context of the 21st century, which is characterized by technological advancement, digital disruption, and rapid socio-economic transformation. Using a qualitative approach through library-based analysis, this study reviews several scholarly sources published in the last five years, drawn from Google Scholar as well as reputable international journals and institutional reports. The findings reveal that education contributes significantly to economic growth, social character strengthening, community well-being, and the formation of a knowledge-based society. Human-centered education must integrate moral values, technological progress, and environmental sustainability principles. Moreover, education systems should promote lifelong learning, equitable access, and community empowerment in facing global challenges. Therefore, education serves as a strategic instrument to foster equitable, inclusive, and highly competitive development, becoming the essential foundation for national progress in the era of digital transformation and knowledge-based economies.