With significant improvements in education over the past decade, Algeria now has a primary enrolment rate over 95% and has made considerable progress in eliminating illiteracy, the rate of which is now under 8% for those aged 15-24. However, with more than 70% of the population under the age of 30, the number of students entering the school system every year is expected to continue to rise. The...
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Algeria 2012
Oil and gas production continues to dominate the Algerian economy, accounting for almost all of exports, close to half of government revenue and over a third of GDP. In recent years non-hydrocarbons GDP has outstripped wider economic growth, though this is largely driven by public spending rather than private sector activity.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad, President, Qatar University from The Report: Qatar 2012
In what ways is the tertiary education segment developing to accommodate the needs of students?
Articles & Analysis | Pushing development: A link is evident between policy changes and results from The Report: Qatar 2012
Reform and investment in the education sector is integral to Qatar’s National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) goals. QNV 2030 defines long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed. The national vision addresses major challenges facing Qatar through four interconnected...
Articles & Analysis | Private participation: Leveraging the private sector’s involvement in schooling from The Report: Qatar 2012
The system for kindergarten through 12th grade ( K-12) education in Qatar is built around independent schools, supplemented with private Arabic, international and community institutions. While the majority of the state’s student population is enrolled in the government-funded independent school system, private schools also play an important role in...
Articles & Analysis | Going digital: Efforts to train the ICT media workforce are under way from The Report: Qatar 2012
The affluent population in Qatar presents opportunities for businesses in delivering content and selling services on web-based and mobile platforms. Content distribution is made easier through a very high rate of internet and mobile phone connectivity. World Bank data show there were more than 1.2m internet subscribers and over 2.3m mobile phone...