After over a decade of political instability and armed conflict, Côte d’Ivoire is beginning to rebuild its public health sector. A recent vote for a 29% increase in the budget of the Ministry of Health and the Fight against AIDS (Ministère de la Santé et de la Lutte Contre le SIDA, MSLS) and large donor contributions for basic services signal a...
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Articles & Analysis | Renewed focus: Addressing challenges and improving coverage with the introduction of a universal health care law from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Oumar Kébé, General Manager for West Africa, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK): Interview from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2015
What are your expectations for the roll-out of universal health coverage in Côte d’Ivoire?
Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2015
After over a decade of political instability and armed conflict, Côte d’Ivoire is beginning to rebuild its public health sector. A recent vote for a 29% increase in the budget of the Ministry of Health and the Fight against AIDS and large donor contributions for basic services signal a good start. Côte d’Ivoire’s health sector challenges cut across multiple areas: staffing, infrastructure,...
A heavyweight within the West African Economic and Monetary Union, accounting for 35% of the eight-member region’s GDP, Côte d’Ivoire’s growth is a bellwether for Francophone West Africa. An ambitious government spending programme and a range of pro-business reforms are set to boost economic activity going forward.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai encouraging vocational training and practical skills education from The Report: Dubai 2015
Among the 57 higher education institutions in Dubai, there are three colleges designed to deliver vocational qualifications, with their students accounting for 2% of all students studying in Dubai.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's universities focused on adapting to local industry needs from The Report: Dubai 2015
With a clear focus on achieving a top 10 ranking in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index, the UAE, which is currently ranked 12th out of 144 economies, has set priorities for its higher education sector. In WEF’s analysis, the UAE is seen as a country in transition from an economy based on efficiency to one driven by innovation. The index...