Even if the programme goes according to schedule, the government still plans to preserve a significant public sector.

ECONOMIST: Reform is coming to a still-cautious Vietnam

The government's schools-building programme is already behind schedule.

ECONOMIST: The politics of a shrinking economy

Given that political support is necessary to obtain funds to continue with the programme, agreement with the authorities on the schedule for progression is notably important.

UNESCO: Aprendizajes en Familia (Family Literacy Programme)

Kati Whitaker's radio documentary No Country for Old Women is first broadcast on the BBC World Service on 1 September - check the schedule or listen again on the programme website.

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The Australian said last week he was confident his recovery was "ahead of schedule" after undergoing an intensive recuperation programme.

BBC: Webber back to test Red Bull car

Whether Nasa could maintain this schedule even if President Obama endorses the Constellation programme is open to question, however.

BBC: Spaceship passes critical review

Changes are also being made to the schedule for administering the Meningitis C vaccine and the seasonal flu programme is being extend to include all children aged two to 17 years.

BBC: Babies born from May to be offered rotavirus vaccine