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State of Veracruz, Mexico 2010.

By OECD

Book information

Publisher
OECD
Year
2010
ISBN
9789264089013, 9264089012
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2142710 bytes)
Series
Higher education in regional and city development.
Pages
147\151
Time added
2017-11-02 20:10:38
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Description

With a population of over 7 million Veracruz is the third most populous state in Mexico. Veracruz features a traditional and resource-based economy, low skilled population and high poverty rates. How can Veracruz transform itself from a lagging and under-performing region into a centre of knowledge and innovation? How can the universities improve the relevance and quality of their teaching and research? How can the pathways between technological institutes and universities be improved? How can Veracruz capitalise on the ongoing university social service programmes to create a more comprehensive approach to regional development? This publication explores a range of helpful policy measures and institutional reforms to mobilise higher education for the development of Veracruz.  Read more...

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