During my first visit to Myanmar as Australia’s foreign minister, I have been inspired by the commitment of a wide cross-section of the population to the historic reform process under way. Australia supports this reform process and looks forward to Myanmar emerging as a true democracy that respects human rights and is inclusive of all its people.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Julie Bishop, Foreign Minister of Australia, on educational aid: Viewpoint from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Articles & Analysis | With greater regional integration ahead, the government is investing in vocational training from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Rising demand for qualified staff throughout Myanmar has accelerated vocational training initiatives, which have been undertaken by both government agencies and foreign institutions. Since the opening of the economy to the outside world, workers have noticed a dramatic expansion in job opportunities, but often lack the skill set required to fill postings. The arrival of...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dr Ye Moe Myint, Hospital Administrator, Pun Hlaing Hospital: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2015
What impact are the under-penetration of health services and the low number of hospital beds having? What can be done to ease overcrowding?
Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Following years of poor governance, limited resources and international sanctions, much work needs to be done in order to bridge the gap between Myanmar’s ill-equipped public health system and internationally recognised norms. The government and foreign donors are ramping up efforts in the fight against HIV, malaria, tuberculosis (TB) and maternal and child mortality as well as the increasing...
Over the past few years Myanmar has experienced a number of dramatic transitions that have restructured its economy, rapidly changing its unique landscape and gradually enriching the social welfare of its people. These changes have placed modern-day Myanmar back on the international investment radar and have seen the nation coined “the Last Frontier”.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Dr Kenneth Y Y Kok, Medical Director, Brunei Cancer Centre from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
How can Brunei Darussalam cope with the rising cost of health care provision while maintaining a high quality of service?