Institutes of higher learning in Oman are cooperating more closely with local businesses, as the Sultanate looks to boost employment opportunities for nationals in the private and public sectors.
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Articles & Analysis | Learning the basics: New initiatives aim to improve training and human resources from The Report: Panama 2014
One of the most commonly voiced concerns by business professionals in Panama City is the lack of a strong qualified workforce to sustain the country’s economic growth. While authorities have attempted to address problems of quality and increase sector investment, many private facilities have focused on developing new tertiary educational...
Articles & Analysis | Back to school: System reforms look to expand coverage and quality across the board from The Report: Panama 2014
As Panama enters a new stage of economic maturity, the quality of its education system has claimed a pivotal role for authorities and the private sector alike, aiming to provide a sound foundation for the future.
For the past decade Panama has registered impressive economic growth. According to the World Bank, GDP growth averaged 6.8% from 2000 to 2012, while government figures show double-digit growth for four of the past seven years. Economic development has been fuelled by heavy public sector spending on infrastructure, particularly the $5.25bn expansion of the Panama Canal, which should ensure long-term growth.
The authorities in Jordan are taking steps to reduce the current gap between the university classroom and workplace, while also opening the door to more foreign students.
Building a skilled workforce capable of driving a knowledge-based economy is Abu Dhabi’s main goal when it comes to education. In pursuit of this aim, the emirate’s government is making major investments in its schools and universities that are geared towards enhancing the quality and quantity of education for the growing local population. Thanks to government incentives and increased local...