As a central pillar of the reforms outlined in Economic Vision 2030, the Bahraini government’s long-term development plan, education plays a key role in the economy. Indeed, having recognised the importance of human capital development, the government has taken significant steps in recent years to improve its public schools and higher education institutions. These include reform efforts at the...
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Bahrain has weathered the effects of a difficult global economic period well, and its recovery has been solid, demonstrating the strength and flexibility of its economy. The government’s drive to diversify away from oil and gas dependence has been renewed, and a wealth of ambitious non-oil sector projects – from infrastructure to renewable energy technology – is now in the pipeline.
South Africa lies on the southern tip of Africa, occupying 1.22m sq km with some 2800 km of coastline along the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The so-called “Rainbow Nation” has a population of around 50.5m and is a melting pot of ethnicities, cultures and languages that reflect its rich and tumultuous history.
Economic update | Dubai: Increasing ICT in education
21 May 2012
Looking to boost information and communications technology (ICT) usage across the board, but particularly in education, Dubai has committed to embracing ICT in all facets of the teaching and learning process.
Mientras que las protestas estudiantiles en Chile ocuparon los titulares mundiales el año pasado, Colombia está pasando por una transformación educativa similar, aunque menos publicitada. Legisladores y estudiantes se encuentran trabajando juntos en la redacción de una reforma que esperan ponga el sistema educativo superior a la altura de los países más desarrollados.
Face à une demande croissante de main d’œuvre qualifiée dans l’ensemble de l’économie gabonaise, le gouvernement et des entreprises du secteur privé ont intensifié leurs investissements dans l’éducation technique et la formation professionnelle.