− Telehealth market continues to grow after Covid-19 pandemic boom − Digital solutions expand access and decrease costs in emerging markets − Services and technologies including artificial intelligence are driving specialisation − Private-public partnerships at the forefront of health tech development After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting…
In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies which immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These environments are accessed through…
In December 2021 the government of Côte d’Ivoire adopted a bill outlining a comprehensive reform package for the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) industry. If approved by the Parliament and implemented, the bill would usher in widespread changes to the country’s existing TVET governance and financing structures, as well as establish new training and evaluation mechanisms…
With many emerging markets still facing high levels of plastic waste two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, solutions are being developed to address its environmental and health challenges. Plastic – which accounted for 12% of global solid waste pre-pandemic, according to the World Bank – took on a more prominent role as personal protective equipment (PPE) and single-use plastics by delivery food…
Since the implementation of the first five-year National Health Development Plan (Plan National de Dé veloppement Sanitaire, PNDS) in 2011, the government has focused on bringing health care infrastructure up to international standards. During the first two iterations of the PNDS, covering the period 2011-20, the state built 10 general hospitals, and rehabilitated 22 regional hospitals, 78 general…
Côte d’Ivoire has made significant progress in rebuilding its education system since the political situation in the country stabilised, with various initiatives bearing fruit. This is evidenced by the number of new schools, the recruitment drive for teachers and legislation making school compulsory for children aged six to 16. As a result of investment and reforms, enrolment at primary schools has…
After the return to political stability and peace in 2012, health care has been an area of focus for the government and the private sector alike. In recent years the government has worked on expanding hospital infrastructure alongside universal access to health care. Greater regulation and integration of private sector players – which serve a large portion of the population – is also a top priority…
Interview:Pierre Dimba How will the ministry work to strengthen the health sector in the coming years? PIERRE DIMBA: The plan is to position Côte d’Ivoire as a leading medical destination in West Africa by 2025 and provide advanced services in specific fields such as oncology and cardiology. We also intend to improve the efficiency and performance of the entire medical system, especially second-…
Interview:Moussa Diaby In which sectors could research and development (R&D) efforts have the greatest impact? MOUSSA DIABY: Côte d’Ivoire has four centres of excellence, two of which are housed at our institute. One is focused on environmental issues, while the other is concentrated on the recovery of waste and the creation of value-added products. Targeting specific areas is important…
A dynamic, diverse and rapidly growing country, Côte d’Ivoire is one of the largest economies in West Africa, with a promising growth outlook and favourable demographic prospects. Economic growth is expected to continue following robust recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, with a projected growth rate of 6% for 2022. However, the global inflationary environment, the geopolitical uncertainty cau