Education reform in the Philippines aims for better quality and …
WEBThe Philippine education system has evolved over hundreds of years of colonial occupation, first by Spain and then by the US, through martial law and the people’s power revolution that brought democracy to the sprawling archipelago. The education sector’s development has mirrored the changes in the country’s administration. Today the focus is on expanding
A look at the Philippine health sector during and after Covid-19
WEBPhilHealth, for its part, saw a budget of P71.4bn ($1.4bn) for the year, on par with 2019. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal budget for 2021 – approved in December 2020 – raised the DOH’s allocation to a record P203.1bn ($4bn), while the budget for PhilHealth remained at P71.4bn ($1.4bn).
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WEBKhalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies for fostering tourism growth by striking a balance between cultural appreciation and sustainability.
The impact of Covid-19 on global supply chains
WEBApr 24, 2020 · The global distribution of medical goods and foodstuffs has become the primary focus of efforts to keep essential supply chains open during the coronavirus pandemic. As globalisation has increased, the world’s supply chains have become substantially more interconnected. Moreover, as emerging market economies have steadily come to account for a greater proportion of global GDP, goods
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WEBVideo: Why environmental, social and governance alignment can raise investment appeal. Oxford Business Group is a global research and advisory company producing business intelligence on more than 35 countries. Every business intelligence product is based on in-country research by experienced analysts. Find out more about OBG.
Transport & Infrastructure - Oxford Business Group
WEBTransport operations and infrastructure development in the Philippines were acutely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as lockdowns stalled construction projects, movement restrictions prohibited travel even within communities, and a ban on international arrivals in March limited aviation services for the rest of 2020. As the country’s response to Covid-19 began to take shape in the
Economy, from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2018 - Oxford …
WEBEconomy. Although 2017 was another challenging year for Papua New Guinea, with subdued GDP growth against a backdrop of falling government revenues, cuts to public spending and rising fiscal challenges, economic recovery is gradually gathering steam in 2018. A steady uptick in commodity prices supported export growth and augmented the …
Egypt shifts towards technology-intensive manufacturing
WEBEgypt’s industry and manufacturing sector, which accounts for around 15% of total GDP, plays a prominent role in the country’s economic development agenda, which emphasises innovation, sustainability and enhanced ties with the African continent. Indeed, scaling up investment in manufacturing is a policy priority as the country accelerates industrialisation and shifts from low-value-added ...
How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets
WEBPublished 10 Feb 2022. – Fintechs focused on remittances are capturing legacy lenders’ market share. – The UN and other bodies are calling for remittance fees to be capped at 3%. – Emerging markets have been at the forefront of mobile-first fintech growth. – Cryptocurrency is also increasingly disrupting the remittances space.
Why Ghana's industrial minerals and lithium are forecast for …
WEBMining is a key component both of Ghana’s national economy and the global extraction industry. The country overtook South Africa as the continent’s largest gold producer in 2018 and has held the title since. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the mineral’s prominent role, as gold is seen as a safe investment during uncertain times. Although hampered
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