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Interviews & Viewpoints | Nafsiah Mboi, Minister of Health: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2014
Articles & Analysis | All change: Plan to provide universal care has opened up a host of opportunities from The Report: Indonesia 2014
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...
On the cusp of 2014 national elections and the 2015 integration of the ASEAN Economic Community, Indonesia is poised to continue its rapid economic expansion. While the country’s natural resources are still plentiful, by channelling foreign direct investment into the right areas, the government is ensuring that true potential, in terms of value and manufacturing, is achieved.
Articles & Analysis | Stair-steps: Major reforms are needed to improve performance and competitiveness from The Report: Thailand 2014
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...
Articles & Analysis | Social inclusion: Universal health coverage has brought nearly everyone into the system from The Report: Thailand 2014
The biggest lunge forward for Thailand’s health care system in recent years has been to put in place a form of universal health care. Not only has this brought many benefits to ordinary Thais, it has drawn many into the health care system who were unable to afford it hitherto. The public system has at the same time been working in tandem with...
Articles & Analysis | Know your vocation: Tapping the private sector to boost professional training from The Report: Thailand 2014
One slice of the Thai education sector likely to see major reform in the period ahead is the technical and vocational field. The stage lights have recently swung in that direction because of widening doubts – by directors and players alike – whether the sector can meet growing demand for highly skilled graduates. This concern will only intensify...