Education reform in the Philippines aims for better quality and …
The 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
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Khalid 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 …
How is the Philippines' BPO sector faring amid global business ...
Business process outsourcing (BPO) was disrupted by fluctuations in demand and restrictions on the mobility of workers during the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic, but there are signs that new engines of growth are emerging that could bode well for the longer-term development of the sector. BPO is frequently described as one of
Government policies aim to ensure that the Philippines' economic …
With GDP growth averaging 6.4% between 2010 and 2017, the Philippines is one of the top-performing economies in South-east Asia. Underpinned by its robust services sector, it is seeing rising investment in manufacturing, strong remittance inflows from overseas workers and an infrastructure spending surge under the Build, Build, Build …
A look at the Philippine health sector during and after Covid-19
The 2020 figure accounted for 2.5% of the entire federal budget and some 0.5% of GDP. PhilHealth, 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 ...
The Philippines' history of trade and migration has created a …
Spanning more than 300,000 sq km, the Republic of the Philippines reaches from Taiwan in the north to Indonesia in the south. In terms of territorial size, it is the fourth-largest country in South-east Asia after Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. Bordered by the South China Sea in the west and the Sulu and Celebes seas
Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report - Oxford Business Group
The Agriculture in Africa 2021: Focus Report outlines the region’s export potential and food security challenges, and explores how the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, and increasing modernisation of agricultural processes, are generating significant growth opportunities across the entire agricultural ecosystem.The report ...
Transport & Infrastructure - Oxford Business Group
Transport 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 …
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Video: 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.
Investing in Emerging Markets Guide 2022 - Oxford Business Group
The term “emerging markets” refers to the economies of countries that are undergoing industrialisation as they become more developed, and the share of global GDP of these nations is growing rapidly. As of 2020 the 37 markets covered by OBG accounted for around 21.6% of the world’s population and roughly 9.6% of global GDP, as represented ...