A combination of new public investment and increased private participation are expected across Egypt’s expanding health care sector as the country prepares to meet rising demand for a broader range of services driven by its growing population.
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Articles & Analysis | The new normal: As rates of non-communicable diseases increase, a number of segments are targeted for expansion from The Report: Algeria 2012
Significant improvements have been made since independence in Algerian health care and more are under way to increase access to quality services and align the sector with international standards. Health indictors have gotten better since the 1960s – overall life expectancy at birth has risen from 49 in 1962 to 76.3 in 2010. This can be explained by...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Abdelaziz Ziari, Minister of Health, Population and Hospital Reform from The Report: Algeria 2012
Articles & Analysis | Hit the books: With the number of students set to expand rapidly, efforts are under way to modernise offerings from The Report: Algeria 2012
With significant improvements in education over the past decade, Algeria now has a primary enrolment rate over 95% and has made considerable progress in eliminating illiteracy, the rate of which is now under 8% for those aged 15-24. However, with more than 70% of the population under the age of 30, the number of students entering the school system...
Articles & Analysis | High marks: Degrees are being targeted as a way to improve job prospects from The Report: Algeria 2012
To address the high rate of youth unemployment and bring skills in line with international standards, Algeria’s government is looking to diversify degrees in tertiary education to meet the economy’s growing demands for skilled labour. To achieve its objective, the country is boosting partnerships with foreign institutions to diversify offerings. “...
