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A leading cocoa producer and exporter of low-cost power, Côte d’Ivoire is one of the more economically diverse and mineral-rich countries in West Africa. The country is a member of ECOWAS and the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, as well as party to several international trade agreements, which help improve macro stability. 

Chapter | Health from The Report: South Africa 2013

With the continent’s largest health care sector, South Africa’s government has focused heavy investment in the industry, and its thriving private sector is keeping pace, accounting for about half of overall spending. Indeed, spending on health care in South Africa exceeds the WHO’s recommended levels, with 8.3% of GDP spent in 2011 compared to the suggested 5%. While resources are relatively...

With a long-established track record as the continent’s largest financial platform and one of the world’s biggest mining producers, South Africa has significant economic clout in the region. 

Despite challenges posed by bouts of social and political instability, Colombia’s public services have taken important strides forward in recent years. Traditionally, the Colombian health system has received international recognition. In its latest integral report from 2000, the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranked the country number one in Latin...

Universal health care is taking on a new meaning in Colombia. Not only are citizens keen to gain more access and higher quality services, foreigners too have come to recognise the benefits of seeking out treatment in cities like Bogotá and Medellín. Authorities have caught on to the trend, integrating this segment into the government’s Productive...

Chapter | Health from The Report: Colombia 2013

A handful of international awards and recognition have placed Colombia’s health system on the global radar as the sector seeks to conform to international standards. A recent reform to the universal health care system in 2012 improved coverage and made access to services more affordable, boosting the potential for the pharmaceuticals industry and allowing Colombia to build its presence has a...

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