Vietnam is working to expand health insurance coverage and improve health care delivery, with demand expected to increase as the country’s elderly population grows.
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Articles & Analysis | New focus on TVET helps fill gaps in Myanmar's labour market from The Report: Myanmar 2017
While at an early stage, development of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is a key part of Myanmar’s education reforms. In a country where 59% of 25-year-olds have not completed middle school, the TVET segment is crucial in ensuring more citizens have the skills and competencies needed to work in the rapidly changing...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dr Myint Htwe, Union Minister, Ministry of Health and Sports, on responding to the challenges of a fast-changing sector: Viewpoint from The Report: Myanmar 2017
The slogan of the National League for Democracy is “Time for Change”. This is the current theme of the country from several perspectives, and health is no exception. As per this slogan, we should not be afraid of changing things at any level, whether it be technical, administrative, managerial or logistical, because such changes will enable us...
Articles & Analysis | Myanmar's government makes health care investment key policy from The Report: Myanmar 2017
The state of health in Myanmar is gradually improving, with significantly higher levels of funding being allocated by the government. Foreign donors and private investors are looking to participate in the fast-expanding service sector. To ensure its 56m people have access to better care, and mindful of the challenges, the government is...
Interviews & Viewpoints | U Myo Thein Gyi, Minister of Education, on improving access to education: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2017
What approach is the government taking to ensure that less-privileged and marginalised children in rural areas receive primary education?
Articles & Analysis | Major changes to Myanmar's education sector under way from The Report: Myanmar 2017
The newly installed government of the National League for Democracy (NLD) has put education at the heart of its reform agenda, recognising its potential for lifting the country out of poverty. More money is being channelled into the sector as officials seek to build a 21st century education system to help push Myanmar into the ranks of the...