Policymakers in Bogota are running out of time to preemptively tackle a potential humanitarian crisis that could complicate the implementation of the peace accords with the FARC rebels.
A fractured country, a politically weak president, and disorganized guerrillas threaten to undermine the negotiations from the start.
Colombia has implemented a controversial tax reform that includes an increase in the national sales tax and other provisions in order to replace lost revenue from the country’s chief export, oil. Will the new measures work?
Continuous political in Latin America is good reason for China to diversify its partnerships.
The announcement of a new peace deal in Colombia, while praised, also contributed to a growing sense of perplexity and suspicion.
Reflections on the inspirational Nicanor Restrepo Santamaria, and his contributions to education in Latin America.
What is the Escuela Nueva program and how is it effective?
An interview with Sergio Fajardo: better understanding the role of political leadership in effective educational policies.
The Escuela Activa Urbana: incorporating non-cognitive skills in school in Columbia.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s tour of Latin America this summer will be the first Japanese state visit to the region in a decade.
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Latin American governments will decide to advance education reforms as a way of responding to growing challenges.
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Latin American presidential candidates and their thoughts on indicators to monitor the education sector.
Why Latin American policymakers should focus on simple objectives and measurable goals for the education system.
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An analysis of the trends in content of coverage of the 2012 PISA results in Latin America. What does it tell us and why should we care?
Why did Manizales EAU (Escuela Activa Urbana) score significantly higher than other public schools in the 2012 PISA results?