Overhauling the education system has remained on the Egyptian government’s long priority list following the 2011 revolution, and for good reason. In 2015, 33% of the 92m-strong population were under the age of 15, according to the World Bank. The Strategic Plan for Pre-University Education Reform 2014-30 published by the Ministry of Education...
The government’s emphasis on economy-stimulating construction projects has increased the demand for skilled construction labour across the country. This, coupled with the persistently high youth unemployment rate – 42% as of 2014 according to the World Bank – has put the spotlight on technical and vocational education and training (TVET)...
One of the oldest sectors in the local economy, Egypt’s well-established pharmaceuticals industry dates back to 1939. Today 154 factories manufacture products to meet 93% of the demand of the nation’s large and growing population, according to Osama Rostom, commercial director and member of the board of the Egyptian International...
Sharjah has a number of modern health care facilities, and with the emirate preparing for a strong push in the sector, the future looks bright for Sharjah as it pursues its goal of becoming a centre of excellence in the UAE. Meanwhile, an ageing population and more sedentary lifestyles are raising new health challenges that both the private...
Côte d’Ivoire is setting the health sector back on its feet after a decade of armed conflict and political division. As the 2012-15 National Development Plan (Plan National de Développement, PND) reached its closing period, progress seemed clear and the country was geared towards rebuilding and constructing health infrastructure and facilities...
Health infrastructure in Côte d’Ivoire remains weak and unevenly distributed as a result of insufficient investment and the damage borne throughout a decade of conflict. This has had a negative impact on access to health services, making it difficult for health care agents to adequately satisfy the population’s needs. Boosting investment in...
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