Coalition conflicts carry credibility costs in Chile

Lack of cohesion is undermining the government's credibility and prospects for its reform programme

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Family planning improves global development outlook

Contraceptives are crucial for stemming population growth, but some countries have been slow to promote their use

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Marriage age is rising worldwide, but campaigns against child marriage in low-income countries overlook the root causes

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Skills gaps and under-developed businesses pose ASEAN integration challenge for Brunei

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While the government has shown commitment to reform, the CNTE will not back down easily

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Efforts to curb the rising deficit will fall foul of leftist sectors of the president's coalition

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The unpopular president lacks political leverage to push reforms that are anathema to much of her coalition

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The PRI government will face post-election challenges despite probably retaining its congressional majority

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Astana places increased focus on middle class growth but reforms are needed for this social group to flourish

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Nazarbayev will prioritise institutional reforms to energise the nation and promote harmony

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