Kuwait’s public education system now enrols some 60% of the nation’s nearly 600,000 pupils, although private education continues to be popular. To address the demand currently putting pressure on tertiary institutions, a second public university is set to open in 2015. Meanwhile, public institutions are seeking to address the nation’s deficiencies in research and development, while at the same...
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Kuwait accounts for approximately 6.1% of the world’s proven oil reserves, with hydrocarbons revenues comprising more than 65% of the country’s GDP and 95% of total exports in 2013. Cautious budgetary decisions have resulted in large surpluses, creating a solid base for public expenditure programmes such as the National Development Plan, which is set to diversify the economy and boost employment.
Articles & Analysis | The government is working to regain lost ground and improve overall performance from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Improving the educational system remains a top priority in Papua New Guinea. The country is committed to the sector both in terms of political will and increasing expenditure, and over time schools have seen great improvements as resource wealth enters the economy and supports the national budget. PNG has already made significant advances in recent years. In particular,...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Grant Muddle, CEO, Port Moresby General Hospital from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
How could the proposal for turning Port Moresby General Hospital into a statutory body help improve health services in Papua New Guinea?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Pascoe Kase, Secretary of Health from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
What will the implementation of universal health care mean for PNG’s citizens, and how do you anticipate introducing the changes to support it?
