Over the last few years, gradual progress has been made in the overhaul of Myanmar’s medical framework, and for the first time many rural communities are benefiting from the expansion of the nation’s health care budget. The government is focusing on health care development in an effort to reach the ambitious national goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030. As the country’s health...
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Myanmar 2016
Many have hailed Myanmar’s recent economic, political and social restructuring as ground breaking, and for good reason. In a relatively short period the country’s economy has gone from being largely isolated to being a focal point for foreign investment.
Articles & Analysis | Reforms and investments help overhaul Peru education from The Report: Peru 2016
As diversification efforts to reduce dependence on mineral resources continue, the education sector remains a top priority for the government under President Ollanta Humala. The challenges facing the education system are sizeable, as decades of underinvestment have resulted in a significant infrastructure deficit and persistently low quality....
Interviews & Viewpoints | Raúl Diez Canseco, Founder, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola: Interview from The Report: Peru 2016
What kind of impact has the entrance of new universities had on quality, prices and access?
Articles & Analysis | Rising coverage improves outlook for Peru health care from The Report: Peru 2016
A push to extend health coverage to more Peruvians has seen Peru make significant strides towards achieving universal coverage in the past decade. However, rising demand for health care is increasing the burden on already strained public facilities, following decades of underinvestment. The reforms initiated under President Ollanta Humala are...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jaime Saavedra, Minister of Education: Interview from The Report: Peru 2016
To what extent can scholarship programmes such as “Beca 18” facilitate greater access to tertiary education for lower-income segments?