ABSTRACT: This study explores the complementary role of human resource development and artificial intelligence in achieving sustainable development. Sustainable development, based on economic, social, environmental, and institutional dimensions, is a pivotal global goal in the face of contemporary challenges such as resource scarcity, climate change, and social inequalities. Human resource development plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by enhancing human capital, promoting lifelong learning, and building organizational capacities that contribute to long-term sustainability. This study highlights how strategic human resource policies and sustainable education programs enhance workforce efficiency, improve productivity, and support the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Furthermore, human resource development facilitates equitable access to opportunities, skills development, and capacity building, contributing to a resilient and adaptable workforce aligned with organizational and societal goals. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative tool that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of human resource development. AI applications in recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and strategic workforce planning enable data-driven decision-making, optimize human capital allocation, and promote continuous learning. Furthermore, artificial intelligence (AI) contributes to sustainable development by promoting inclusivity, reducing operational inefficiencies, supporting environmentally friendly practices, and enhancing corporate governance. The research highlights the ethical, technical, and organizational requirements for effectively integrating AI into human resource development, including algorithmic fairness, privacy protection, the provision of qualified personnel, and robust technological infrastructure. Through the strategic use of AI within human resource management frameworks, organizations can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhance workforce capabilities, operational flexibility, and societal well-being. This study provides a comprehensive framework demonstrating the synergistic potential of human resource development and AI in driving sustainable development in contemporary organizations. KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development, Human Resource Development, Artificial Intelligence Era.
Sonia Abdulfattah Ibrahim Shehadeh (Fri,) studied this question.