Meeting the health care needs of Djibouti’s citizens in both concentrated urban areas and diffuse rural populations has led to differentiated policies based on region. To achieve the goal of universal coverage, the government has committed to improving health care access in the inner regions, providing care to vulnerable populations and boosting coordination with global partnerships in support...
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Djibouti 2018
Located at a juncture between Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Djibouti has easy access to international trade routes via the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, and borders fast-growing yet landlocked Ethiopia, making it an ideal continental hub. New ports, railway links and road improvement projects are enhancing economic efficiencies and providing a solid platform to bolster expansion in sectors.
Articles & Analysis | Demand for pharmaceutical products is rising worldwide from The Report: Kenya 2018
In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographical reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by...
Articles & Analysis | Kenya moves to boost health coverage for its citizens from The Report: Kenya 2018
The current administration has placed an increased emphasis on Kenya’s health care sector. Given that the country has one of the youngest populations in the world by average age, Kenya is aware that investment in social services will be a key component of supporting the Kenya Vision 2030 goals of transforming into a middle-income country. The...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Vimal Patel, Managing Director, Cosmos: Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
Articles & Analysis | Technical and vocational training key to improving employment rates around the world from The Report: Kenya 2018
The increasing need for skilled labour is both a cause of and a requirement for accelerated growth across markets. This demand for technical specialists is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement, including infrastructure, oil and gas exploration and extraction, and value-add processes for agricultural...