A diverse country with an intriguing history, the Philippines today is a multi-party, democratic republic, open to foreign investment, and integrated within the regional and international political and economic community.
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Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Peru 2014
A series of reforms in late 2013 have effectively redesigned the health sector’s institutional framework and increased coverage and access to services. While state funding remains low, the sector has seen a significant rise in private sector participation, which is expected to continue following implementation of the reform package. With a number of larger companies investing heavily, smaller...
By including everyone under a health insurance coverage scheme and ensuring affordable drugs reach all socioeconomic groups, the Philippines is setting an example on how to tackle the problem of the high cost of medical care and social inclusion. The Philippine experiment of combining public spending on preventative health care and medical coverage with private delivery holds the promise of...
At the end of 2012, the Philippines was home to 79 non-life insurance companies, 29 life insurers and a single reinsurance firm. With a strong history and few limitations and restrictions on foreign investment, the Philippine insurance industry is open, thriving, growing and competitive; however it is widely acknowledged that the sector should be more inclusive, as it currently serves only a...
Articles & Analysis | The future of learning: E-learning is gaining momentum and providing a potential solution to the expected rise in student numbers from The Report: Algeria 2013
In the face of continued globalisation and rising competition, keeping up with technological change has become essential. Traditionally, information and communications technology (ICT) usage in Algeria has lagged behind its neighbours in terms of basic indicators, which has begun to create problems in terms of graduate employability. To ensure...
Articles & Analysis | Prevention and care: As non-communicable diseases rise, the government is investing in new specialist care facilities around the country from The Report: Algeria 2013
A rapid increase in cancer prevalence has been seen in Algeria over the last 20 years, which the government is working to combat. The Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform reported over 40,000 new cases in 2012. Prevalence rates have risen from 80 cases per 100,000 people in the 1990s to 120 cases per 100,000 people by 2008, an increase...