Education reform in the Philippines aims for better quality and …
WEBThe Philippine education system has evolved over hundreds of years of colonial occupation, first by Spain and then by the US, through martial law and the people’s power revolution that brought democracy to the sprawling archipelago. The education sector’s development has mirrored the changes in the country’s administration. Today the focus is on expanding
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WEBKhalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies for fostering tourism growth by striking a balance between cultural …
How Egypt's investment in health care is improving access and …
WEBThe introduction of an overarching health care reform in 2018, aimed at providing universal coverage, has helped to initiate a complete overhaul of the Egyptian public health system. The Universal Health Insurance (UHI) policy is seeking to reshape the fragmented health care system and encourage greater collaboration between the public and private …
How Ghana created a stable political and economic environment
WEBGhana achieved independence from British colonial rule in 1957, making it the first African country to do so. After enduring decades of post-independence instability and intermittent military rule, the country is now widely regarded as a stable democracy, a regional economic powerhouse and a key continental player. Ghana is emerging from the Covid …
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A look at the Philippine health sector during and after Covid-19
WEBThe 2020 figure accounted for 2.5% of the entire federal budget and some 0.5% of GDP. PhilHealth, for its part, saw a budget of P71.4bn ($1.4bn) for the year, on par with 2019. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal budget for 2021 – approved in December 2020 – raised the DOH’s allocation to a record P203.1bn ($4bn), while the ...
A new vision for the Philippine economy after Covid-19
WEBSet at P4.5trn ($89.5bn), the budget – which will undergo a final review in December – is 9.9% larger than in 2020 and equal to 21.8% of projected GDP for 2021. It includes P203.1bn ($4bn) for health care to address the pandemic and P1.1trn ($21.9bn) for infrastructure to kick-start the economy.
Country Profile, from The Report: Qatar 2022 - Oxford Business …
WEBCountry ProfileFrom The Report: Qatar 2022View in Online Reader. Country Profile. Since gaining independence in 1971 Qatar has developed into an economic, political and cultural powerhouse in the Middle East. With a relatively small population and substantial revenue generated from having the third-largest proven natural gas reserves globally ...
Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report - Oxford Business Group
WEBThe Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report outlines the region’s export potential and food security challenges, and explores how the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, and increasing modernisation of agricultural processes, are generating significant growth opportunities across the entire agricultural ecosystem.The report ...
The road to Industry 4.0 and advanced agri-business in the …
WEBIndustry has made a sustained contribution to the Philippines’ economy in recent years, accounting for roughly 30% of GDP between 2017 and 2019. Sector growth was driven predominately by manufacturing, which comprised more than half of industrial output and 19% of GDP over the same period. Growth was constrained in 2020 as Covid-19 response