While Papua New Guinea continues to contend with a number of health issues related to both environmental risks and provision of care, recent progress suggests that positive changes are in the works. The prime minister has made this sector a top priority and relevant efforts are starting to pay off. Sufficiently financing the sector may be a challenge, as will delivery of...
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Articles & Analysis | Greater government focus and financing is helping to reform the health care sector from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Health care in PNG is poised to see major changes. Perhaps the most significant recent development has been the introduction of fee-free health care. The government committed $8.13m to the programme in 2014, which began officially on February 23 of that year. The refurbishment of Port Moresby General Hospital is receiving major government support, as it is hoped that the renewed facility will...
Papua New Guinea is poised for change, as the country’s mineral riches are providing a major opportunity for economic development through the exploitation of natural resources. The government’s five-year strategic plan focuses on key development enablers such as free education, improvements to health services, the strengthening of law and order, rural development projects and infrastructure construction.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to María Fernanda Campo Saavedra, Former Minister of National Education from The Report: Colombia 2014
Will the government be able to achieve its goal of 50% higher education enrolment by 2014?
Articles & Analysis | Discussions continue over whether to open the sector to private and for-profit institutions from The Report: Colombia 2014
Since 2002, when the government began the implementation of a programme known as Education Revolution (Revolución Educativa), Colombia has made significant strides towards expanding enrolment at all levels. Quality also became a priority, though improvements in this area have been difficult to implement and the sector continues to face...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Juan Camilo Quintero, Executive Director, Ruta N from The Report: Colombia 2014
In what ways can stimulating technology-based businesses increase economic competitiveness?