By Claudia Civinini. Students from 34 countries will be able to study at Vancouver-based University Canada West paying domestic fees, thanks to a new initiative launching this academic year. More...
Brazil: funding freeze will hurt mobility
By Claudia Civinini. In a decision that will also impact international mobility, the Brazilian government has announced that funding will be frozen for scholarships to master’s and PhD courses, with cuts affecting also the Languages Without Borders program. More...
National association of US study state consortia launched at NAFSA
By Claudia Civinini. A national association of study state consortia was launched at NAFSA, with the aim of promoting the US as a study destination abroad and strengthening the voice of state consortia at the national level. More...
ASU & Cintana to launch Cintana Alliance network
By Claudia Civinini. Public benefit corporation Cintana Education has announced a collaboration with Arizona State University with the view of launching a global network of universities. More...
Canada: int’l students less likely to work during studies, earn less than Canadian peers
By Claudia Civinini. International students in Canada are less likely to work during their studies and earn less than Canadian peers with similar educational background six years after graduation, a new report by Statistics Canada has found. More...
Informality and weak competition – a deadly cocktail for growth and equity in emerging Latin America
Why is growth persistently low and so unevenly distributed in emerging Latin America compared to emerging Asia despite a huge potential? Potential growth is ranging around 2-3% in the region. More...
América Latina: bajo crecimiento y rodeado de incertidumbre
Las economías de América Latina enfrentan el desafío de no solo fortalecer su crecimiento económico, sino también mejorar su desempeño en términos de distribución de la riqueza y lucha contra la pobreza. Lamentablemente, estos esfuerzos deben realizarse ante un trasfondo económico de ralentización global y caída del comercio internacional. Como lo señala el Economic Outlook el crecimiento del PIB mundial será del 2,9% este año y se mantendrá cerca de 3% para 2020-21. More...
Hacia una Colombia más próspera e inclusiva
Sin embargo, persisten los desafíos para mantener la performance y promover la convergencia hacia niveles de vida más altos. Los motores tradicionales del crecimiento, en gran medida las industrias extractivas intensivas en capital y los términos de intercambio favorables, han mostrado sus límites. El crecimiento potencial ha descendido debido a la escasa productividad. More...
Towards a more prosperous and inclusive Colombia
Colombia has made good economic and social progress over the last decades. Sound macroeconomic policies, favourable demographics and external conditions underpinned resilient economic growth. More...
Abducted Chinese student found safe in Canada
By Patrick Atack. A Chinese student who was kidnapped on March 23 has been found safe, according to police in Ontario, Canada. More...