Public health services dominate Ghana’s health care sector. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) – an independent executive agency responsible for the implementation of health policies – reports that 78.7% of the 7089 hospital beds in 2016 were managed by the government and 16.9% by the private sector. The remaining 4.4% of hospital beds were...
Rising health care costs, ageing populations and changing lifestyles in emerging economies are stoking demand for medical technology (medtech) solutions. These initiatives are happening everywhere, but there are significant differences in the speed and scale of medtech adoption across emerging markets.
As one of the fastest-growing African economies, with an annual GDP growth rate forecast at between 7% and 7.5% in 2019, according to the World Bank, Côte d’Ivoire today faces the challenge of promoting sustainable and inclusive growth. Key to addressing this will be the development of a solid education system that is capable of meeting the...
A renewed focus on Côte d’Ivoire’s health sector after years of political instability ending in 2011 has brought with it a number of improvements. The authorities have rehabilitated and re-equipped hospitals and health centres, developed technical platforms for facilities in line with international standards and improved access to services....
In an era marked by profound technological disruption and intense global competition, emerging markets are striving to improve and adapt their education systems to meet the demands of the modern economy. As such, innovative solutions are being developed to address barriers within traditional education systems. Education technology (edtech) is...
Despite increased numbers of classrooms and teaching personnel over the last few years, the education system in Côte d’Ivoire is struggling to absorb the country’s fast-growing young population. About 42% of the population is under the age of 15, with 50% under the age of 20. The private education system is absorbing much of the growth, and is...
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