As the government attempts to open strategic sectors of the economy to competition and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), much is also being done to improve science and research as a means to spur innovation. Increased spending, coupled with changes in regulation, is expected to fuel the growth of start-ups and make the business...
The Indonesian educational system is large, well funded, fast growing and quickly improving. Despite some difficult years as a result of the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis and some ineffective policies instituted in its aftermath, the government has made a significant commitment to the sector. Both the central and local authorities are required...
Indonesia has a sizeable higher education system, encompassing some 92 public universities and 3000 colleges. The country has tried a number of different structures in an attempt to make these institutions both financially strong and effective in educating people regardless of economic background. So far, at least, it has not found the right mix...
While the Indonesian government works to build a universal health care system for its citizens, the private sector is active too. It is sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if the government programme makes sense from a business point of view, but it is still actively building up its capacity and expertise.
While Indonesia has traditionally had limited resources to commit to health, it has provided a decent basic service to its citizens. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country has an adequate level of primary care, delivered through both health centres and sub-centres. Indonesia has faced significant setbacks in the past, but...
After years of rapid economic expansion and population growth, Thailand’s education system is facing strong challenges in areas such as quality and enrolment, the rural-urban divide, links between business and academia, and policy continuity. Recognising the scale of these challenges, the education minister, Chaturon Chaisaeng, commented in...
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