Bahrain’s public education system marked its centenary in 2019, making it the longest-running institution of its kind in the GCC. Since its inception, a range of primary, secondary and higher education institutions have evolved in the country, delivering strong student outcomes. In addition, the government is working closely with universities and the private sector to increase research and...
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Articles & Analysis | The developing world sees challenges and opportunities in changing global migration patterns from The Report: Oman 2020
As the world’s nations and businesses become increasingly interconnected, so too does the flow of global migration. According to the OECD’s “International Migration Outlook 2018” report, in 2017 some 258m people resided in a country other than the one they were born in, and over 5m foreign-born persons were permanently settled in OECD...
Articles & Analysis | Private education stepping in to meet rising demand in Oman from The Report: Oman 2020
Oman’s government continues to prioritise education as part of its broader plans to modernise the economy and provide jobs for its growing population. In recent years the focus at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels has been on innovation, as well as greater regulation and oversight of education quality. As it pushes for greater...
Chapter | Education & Training from The Report: Oman 2020
Oman’s government continues to prioritise education as part of its broader plans to modernise the economy and provide jobs for its growing...
Articles & Analysis | Increased budget and foreign investment to improve teaching standards in Myanmar from The Report: Myanmar 2020
Driven by increased public investment and a series of key reforms Myanmar’s education sector has undergone a significant transformation following the transition to democracy that began in 2011. The budget allocation for the sector has risen steadily to be nearly six times the amount it was in FY 2011/12, reaching MMK1.76trn ($1.15bn) in FY...
Articles & Analysis | National plans and private support improve Myanmar's health outcomes from The Report: Myanmar 2020
Health care expenditure has been rising in Myanmar, and the government is implementing three national health plans (NHPs) to lead the country towards the goal of universal health care (UHC) by 2030. Furthermore, private investment has become increasingly welcome and significant growth potential exists in the insurance market. Nonetheless, the...