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.
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....
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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...
To what extent can scholarship programmes such as “Beca 18” facilitate greater access to tertiary education for lower-income segments?
As diversification efforts continue, the education sector remains a top priority for the government of President Ollanta Humala. Since taking office in 2011, the Humala administration has initiated large-scale reforms aimed at improving educational outcomes. While the presidential elections in 2016 add a degree of uncertainty over the future, there seems to be enough political will to carry...
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