The economic growth Colombia has seen over the past decade is multiplying opportunities to strengthen research and innovation. New investment from a growing number of firms already operating in the country is helping to raise the profile of research and development (R&D). New public financing schemes, meanwhile, are becoming instrumental...
The expansion of enrolment at all levels achieved by Colombia since 2002 is noteworthy. Increasing the quality of the educational system has also become a priority, though improvements in this area have been difficult to implement. While recent international and national evaluations show small improvements, they also reflect substantial inequalities between urban and rural areas, socio-...
The economic growth Colombia has seen over the past decade is multiplying opportunities to strengthen research and innovation, while new investment from a growing number of firms already operating in the country is helping to raise the sector’s profile. Averaging 0.18% from 2009 to 2013, investment in research and development (R&D) remains well below regional neighbour Brazil’s 1.2% and...
Just as low-cost airlines helped broaden access to air travel in South-east Asia, Malaysian entrepreneurs now see a unique opportunity to provide quality health care to all citizens in ASEAN and beyond. One of the most ambitious and far-reaching projects in this sector is the proposed International Medical Campus (IMC) at Kuala Lumpur...
Universities in Malaysia have been given a key role in government plans to raise the country to developed-nation status by 2020. However, much more investment will be necessary if higher education institutions are to meet the targets the state has set.
How will the Education Blueprint 2013-25 help to address the gap in soft skills for primary and secondary graduates, particularly for English?
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