In a bid to turn the kingdom into a knowledge-based economy, the British Accreditation Council (BAC) is rolling out Bahrain’s national university accreditation system following the completion of the second of several pilot inspections at the turn of the year.
Articles & Analysis | Improving quality and access key for improving education in Sri Lanka from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Sri Lanka’s education system is widely regarded as among the best in South Asia. A commitment to improving the quality of teaching at all levels and across the country has resulted in impressive outcomes in recent years. In 2015 the country’s literacy rate was 92%, and over 95% of the adult population had completed some level of schooling,...
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lanka's highly efficient public health sector faces new private competition from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Free universal health care is enshrined in Sri Lanka’s Constitution. Its health care system delivers what is widely recognised as some of the highest-quality care in South Asia, despite spending considerably less than most other countries. The state-run public health system provides efficient, comprehensive and free medical services of all...
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lanka brings health sector into the 21st century from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
In recent years Sri Lanka’s health authorities have moved forward with a variety of projects aimed at integrating digital technology into the health sector. In 2015 the government oversaw the operation of 12 e-health pilot projects around the country, which involved initiatives related to the introduction of a national health ID number for all...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ashok Pathirage, Chairman, Asiri Group of Hospitals: Interview from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Which areas hold the best opportunities for private hospitals and clinics in Sri Lanka?
Chapter | Education & Health from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Sri Lanka’s education system is widely regarded as among the best in South Asia. A commitment to improving the quality of teaching at all levels and across the country has resulted in impressive outcomes in recent years. The current government, which came to power in early 2015, has announced a series of ambitious new policies aimed at bolstering the nation’s reputation as a high-quality...