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 …
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 …
What does the future hold for Islamic finance ... - Oxford Business …
Published 17 Nov 2021. – Islamic finance industry is tipped to grow by 10-12% over 2021 and 2022. – Sharia-compliant finance is increasing its market share, especially in the GCC. – Conventional banks have acquired or merged with Islamic finance institutions. – Social or green sukuk are seen as areas with significant growth potential.
Ghana's banking sector clean-up has created a more sustainable …
A regulatory crackdown on poor business practices and weak capital positions in Ghana’s banking sector has resulted in a series of market exits since August 2017. The outcome is a smaller but more sustainable banking industry, though this has come at a price. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) puts the total costs of its
How does the Philippines envision tourism after the pandemic?
Tourism revenue also rose, reaching a record $9.3bn, up 20.8% from $7.7bn in 2018. Higher levels of spending and revenue had a trickle-down effect, increasing the number of jobs in the sector from 5.4m to 5.7m, with 14% of employed Filipinos working in tourism-related industries.
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Ghana's oil and gas infrastructure continues to develop as …
The decade from 2009 to 2019 was highly transformative for the Ghanaian energy sector. When the nation made its first discovery of deepwater oil and gas in 2007, biomass was the largest component in its total energy consumption. The subsequent exploitation of this new hydrocarbons resource, combined with a national drive towards electrification, saw
How Egypt is boosting food production and exports
Agriculture has long been a critical pillar of Egypt’s economy, strengthened by the rich natural conditions around the Nile. The country produces an array of fruits, vegetables, cereals, cotton, sugar and livestock for both domestic consumption and export. Indeed, following the disruption of global supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the sector has