Describes the education and labor market initiatives implemented or under way in four countries in the Arab region (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy. Together, these countries highlight the variety of challenges faced by countries in the region and responses to those challenges. | Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century: Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon Oman Qatar and the United Arab