Governance matters: The moderating role of government effectiveness in the digitalization–human capital nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa

Key Points

• Government effectiveness significantly influences the relationship between digitalization and human capital.
• The study reveals that higher government effectiveness correlates with better human capital outcomes in digital initiatives.
• Assessment using governance metrics across multiple Sub-Saharan countries helps to quantify the effects of digitalization.
• These findings highlight the need for targeted policy adaptations to enhance digitalization impacts on human capital.