English Language Learning in Latin America
English proficiency is a critical tool for competitiveness in the global economy. How can governments implement effective English language learning policies and programs?
Analysis
PREAL Report Card: Education in Honduras 2017
What are the most pressing challenges for the Honduran education system? The launch of the 2017 PREAL Report Card on Honduras
¿Cuál es el estado de la educación en Honduras?
El nuevo Informe de Progreso Educativo de Honduras captura los avances y desafíos del sistema educativo hondureño de los últimos siete años
Video
A Conversation with Sergio Fajardo
On May 24th, the Inter-American Dialogue invited Sergio Fajardo, former governor of Antioquia and mayor of Medellín, to discuss his perspective on Colombia’s current political climate and future challenges. The event focused on long-standing issues, including the peace process and citizen security, and new challenges facing Colombia in the context of the upcoming 2018 presidential elections.
Guatemala
A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Guatemala’s development.
Costa Rica
A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Costa Rica’s development.
Honduras
A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping Honduras’ development.
Educational Challenges in Honduras and Consequences for Human Capital and Development
Honduras shows great disparities in education. Despite being one of the countries in the Central American region that spends the highest percentage of its national budget on education, it exhibits some of the lowest performance. The challenges that it faces are formidable, and include addressing illiteracy among rural populations, improving access to secondary school, increasing enrollment in post-secondary schools, and improving overall educational quality. In this brief, we review the educational landscape in Honduras, including literacy, K-12 education, and workforce development.
Hacia una educación de calidad en América Latina
¿Cuál es el estado de la calidad educativa en América Latina?
Educational Challenges in Guatemala and Consequences for Human Capital and Development
In terms of human capital, Guatemala lags behind in an increasingly global economy. In its Human Capital Index, the World Economic Forum ranked Guatemala as number 94 out of 130 economies. Although a multifaceted concept, learning has a significant role in building human capital, as education –including enrollment, quality and attainment— impacts the future of the labor force. In this article, we review the educational landscape in Guatemala, including literacy, K-12 education, and workforce development.
Untangling the Soft Skills Conversation
Building soft skills can help lead to better academic performance, employment and wage opportunities, and healthy behaviors.
A Time for Action
Latin America inequality gap, economic integration, and infrastructure and education systems were among the issues spotlighted at the XVII Annual CAF Conference.
Will Affirmative Action in Brazilian Universities Aid Equality?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on affirmative action policies in Brazilian universities.
Digital Technologies
Throughout Latin America, a digital divide has emerged.
What’s Next for Chile?
The mobilization of 70,000 students in the streets of Chile is more than just a protest for free higher education.