‘Free Visa’: Challenges and opportunities in Middle East

The Middle East (ME) countries have channelised the recruitment of migrant workers meant both for government and private employment through kafala (sponsorship) system. Under this scheme, the original employers request kafeel (sponsor) to obtain government permission for appointment of overseas employees, and the kafeel completes all formalities regarding prior permission...

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Demand side financing in healthcare in Bangladesh

Currently, many low-and middle-income countries provide demand-side financial incentives (DSF) to improve healthcare services and health-related behaviour. Demand side financing is a tool to improve utilisation of underutilised services. By improving purchasing power, demand side financing improves service utilisation among the needy and the under-served population.CORE FEATURES OF DEMAND SIDE...

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