Analysis of Human Resource Quality Indicators in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Anotace: The era of globalisation, the development of science and technology, has a considerable influence on outcomes in various aspects of development. The quality of human resources is inseparable from the education a person or society achieves. The low rate of human resources causes a complicated cycle of life, one of which is the cycle of poverty which is very complex in Indonesian society. This study aims to analyse indicators of the quality of human resources in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The data collection method used is observation. Data were analysed descriptively. The results showed that there are at least two important things for the population of productive age concerning the condition of human resources in South Sulawesi Province, where there is an imbalance between the number of job opportunities outside the agricultural sector and the working age population, as well as the education level of the working age population which is still relatively low. The quality of Human Resources can be improved through education and technical training. Leaders can pay special attention to Human Resources development to enhance competitive performance.