In 2002, a new amendment to the constitution required that central and local authorities spend 20% of their budgets on education, a level achieved in only one year, 2009. The Indonesian education system is large, well-funded, fast growing and quickly improving. Despite some difficult years as a result of the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis and some ineffective policies instituted in its aftermath...
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Chapter | Education & Health from The Report: Indonesia 2014
Following its successful chairmanship of ASEAN in 2013, Brunei Darussalam will look to continue its role as a regional leader in areas ranging from defence to commerce. The increased focus on diversification and the growth of several industries bode well for the economy, and the coming years are expected to see Brunei Darussalam further bolster its position within ASEAN and the international economy.
Articles & Analysis | Stronger foundations: Building a health care model that provides better coverage and quality from The Report: Philippines 2014
By including everyone under a health insurance coverage scheme and ensuring affordable drugs reach all socioeconomic groups, the Philippines is setting an example on how to tackle the problem of the high cost of medical care and social inclusion. The Philippine experiment of combining public spending on preventive health care and medical coverage...
Articles & Analysis | Research initiatives: A new scheme for improving national health from The Report: Philippines 2014
A new law is expected to boost medical research in the Philippines, potentially opening doors to greater private sector involvement in the health services industry. On May 7, 2013 President Benigno Aquino ratified legislation passed by the parliament earlier in the year that formalised the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) and...
Articles & Analysis | Nurturing growth: Mapping out the challenge of expanding health care coverage to all Filipinos from The Report: Philippines 2014
The Philippines continues to experience a sharp disparity in the quality of health care provision in urban and rural areas. This affects coverage for the poorest and most vulnerable sections of the population. Though underinvestment by the government remains an issue, regulations have been framed to address the issues surrounding equity, access and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Clinton Campos Hess, President & CEO, United Laboratories (Unilab) from The Report: Philippines 2014
In what specific ways can primary care be incentivised in the health care system to trim costs and expand services?