Mexico has long recognised the importance of research and innovation to the development of a strong and sustainable economy. To date, however, the goal of boosting research and development (R&D) spending to 1% of GDP has remained somewhat distant, with public spending across a variety of programmes having an only limited effect on encouraging the development of new technologies and...
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Chapter | Research & Innovation from The Report: Mexico 2017
Articles & Analysis | Diverse celebrations form the backbone of the country’s cultural heritage and expanding tourism attractions from The Report: Mexico 2017
A religious and historical synergy between Catholicism and indigenous practices gives Mexico the perfect cultural cocktail for a wide variety of festivals. Many are well known internationally, while others are yet to be largely recognised outside the country.
Articles & Analysis | Essential things to know before your trip to Mexico from The Report: Mexico 2017
LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language and is spoken throughout the country. However, there are as many as 62 dialects, the most widely spoken being Nahuatl, Maya and Mixteco. Although English is spoken in many places – especially among government officials and high-ranking executives – it is...
Articles & Analysis | Tranquillity in the city: Mexico Hotel Listings from The Report: Mexico 2017
THE ST REGIS MEXICO CITY T: +52 55 5228 1818 mexico.city@stregis.com www.stregismexicocity.com Rooms: 189 rooms including Deluxe and Grand Deluxe; 37 suites ranging from 60 to 153 sq metres. Business & Conference Facilities: 12 functional meeting spaces for up to 600 occupants include full service and several small meeting rooms. Health...
Articles & Analysis | Major reforms in Mexico to improve standards in educational system from The Report: Mexico 2017
Since 2013 the government of President Enrique Peña Nieto has been pushing for a major overhaul of the Mexican public education system. While opposition from powerful teachers’ unions has slowed progress on an education reform bill, a 2013 constitutional change has deepened the government’s commitment to improving the quality of Mexican...
Articles & Analysis | Major reforms in Mexico to improve standards in educational system from The Report: Mexico 2017
Since 2013 the government of President Enrique Peña Nieto has been pushing for a major overhaul of the Mexican public education system. While opposition from powerful teachers’ unions has slowed progress on an education reform bill, a 2013 constitutional change has deepened the government’s commitment to improving the quality of Mexican...