Côte d’Ivoire has returned to economic growth after stabilising its political situation in 2011. The economy has grown at a rate of 9% per year since 2011, in part due to the emergence of its burgeoning industrial sector. As one of the fastest-growing African economies, with an annual GDP growth rate forecast at 7-7.5% in 2019, Côte d’Ivoire is now promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Dr Watson Aphiwatanakoon, CEO and Hospital Director, Ar Yu International Hospital: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2019
Do you think the establishment of private health care institutions in Myanmar will help stem the current outflow of patients to Thailand?
Articles & Analysis | Standards rising across the Myanmar educational system from The Report: Myanmar 2019
Since Myanmar’s democratic transition began in 2011, the education sector has undergone a significant transformation under successive administrations. Higher government spending and the easing of restrictions on foreign investment in private schools have paved the way for increased enrolment rates and improvements in education infrastructure....
Articles & Analysis | Medical technology improves Myanmar's patient care and cuts costs from The Report: Myanmar 2019
Rising health care costs, ageing populations and changing lifestyles in emerging economies are stoking demand for medical technology (medtech) solutions. These entail not just smart devices that remotely monitor and transmit biometric data, but any instance of technology that helps to deliver health services. These initiatives are happening...
Articles & Analysis | Greater public and foreign spending improve quality of the Myanmar health system from The Report: Myanmar 2019
Myanmar’s health care sector has grown considerably in recent years as a result of higher public expenditure and increasing foreign direct investment (FDI). Aside from implementing a range of reforms, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has been proactive in delivering programmes aimed at fighting both communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs...
Articles & Analysis | Investment in education technology surges as markets around the world recognise its transformative potential from The Report: Myanmar 2019
In an era marked by profound technological disruption and intense global competition in new frontier industries, emerging markets are striving to improve and adapt their education systems to meet the demands of the modern economy and the needs of their citizens. As such, innovative solutions are being developed to address barriers within...