Slovakia’s Plan for Better Healthcare Services and More Job Opportunities
In an effort to improve access to quality healthcare in less developed parts of Slovakia, the government has launched a comprehensive plan that aims to attract a more skilled workforce, create additional job opportunities, and modernize infrastructure. This plan is expected to contribute significantly to Slovakia’s economic growth, job creation, and social resilience.
Contribution to Economic Growth and Job Creation
The plan is designed to provide a boost to aggregate demand in the short to medium term, improving the cyclical position of the Slovak economy. By attracting highly skilled workers and creating new job opportunities in the construction sector, the plan is expected to contribute to economic growth and job creation.
Key Measures:
- Modernization of rail infrastructure
- Investments in sustainable transport links
- Creation of additional job opportunities in the construction sector
Addressing Social Inequalities
The plan aims to address social inequalities and territorial disparities within the country by improving access to inclusive education, better healthcare services, and more job opportunities. Measures such as desegregation of schools, broadening pre-primary education, and increasing university scholarships for students from socially disadvantaged groups will help mitigate the effect of different social backgrounds on educational outcomes.
Key Measures:
- Desegregation of schools
- Broadening pre-primary education
- Increasing university scholarships for students from socially disadvantaged groups
Improving Access to Healthcare
The plan also includes measures to improve access to healthcare, including the expansion of affordable long-term care facilities. This will have a significant benefit for low-income households by reducing the care responsibilities of family members who could not participate in the labor market before.
Key Measures:
- Expansion of affordable long-term care facilities
- Improvement of mental health care services
Fighting Corruption and Money Laundering
The plan also focuses on improving the effectiveness and integrity of the justice system and fighting corruption and money laundering. Measures such as strengthening whistleblower protection, investing in and training the police force, and improving sanctions and asset freezing regimes will help tackle these challenges.
Key Measures:
- Strengthening whistleblower protection
- Investing in and training the police force
- Improving sanctions and asset freezing regimes
Contribution to CSR on Anti-Money Laundering
The plan shows a clear acknowledgment of the challenges posed by money laundering and corruption and dedicates significant resources to addressing these issues. The measures outlined in the plan are expected to make Slovakia more resilient to these threats.
Key Measures:
- Strengthening anti-money laundering regulations
- Improving international cooperation on anti-money laundering efforts
Illustration of the Plan’s Contribution to Policy Pillars
The table below illustrates the plan’s contribution to six policy pillars:
| Policy Pillar | Illustrative Measures |
|---|---|
| Green Transition | Renewable energy sources, building renovation, decarbonization of industry |
| Digital Transformation | Education for the 21st century, modern and accessible healthcare |
| Smart, Sustainable & Inclusive Growth | Increase in performance of Slovak higher education institutions, attracting and retaining talent |
| Social and Territorial Cohesion | Accessibility, development, and quality of inclusive education |
| Health, Economic, Social and Institutional Resilience | Human, modern, and accessible mental health care, accessible and high-quality long-term socio-health care |
| Policies for the Next Generation | Improve business environment, judicial reform |
The plan is expected to have a significant impact on Slovakia’s economy, society, and institutions, making it a crucial step towards creating a better future for its citizens.