Mexican giants stumble

Article Abstract:

In 1991 specialists from Mexico, Spain, UK, France, US and Colombia visited Mexico to investigate public and private higher education. These members of the International Council for Educational Development published their opinions of 26 public universities. The massive expansion of intake was heavily criticised, turning them into factories producing low quality output. Seven of the universities had over 30,000 students, making the atmosphere impersonal and depressing to students. The size also made them vulnerable to extremist movements. The giants with over 40,000 students were advised to stop enrolments and split off satellites wherever possible.

Universities and colleges, Social policy, Mexico

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Saving God's little Acre of the rainforest

Article Abstract:

Politicians in the Amazonian state of Acre in Brazil are focusing on a project that aims to reconcile the survival needs of both the rainforest and man. Production management of rubber tappers and colonists in the state is being researched. Ten extractive reserves were designated during 1987-1993 for the use of colonists and rubber tappers, although many believed the sites would be economically and socially unviable. The long-range viability of the project has now been proved, although Brazilians remain largely uninterested in the scheme.

Rain forests, Acre, Brazil

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Brazil's other rain forest problem

Article Abstract:

A Master's degree course on offer at a Brazilian university focusses on the Atlantic rain forest rather than the Amazonian. The Atlantic forest is home to hundreds of new species, and the university has detailed information on it. Brazil's government do not own the rainforests so have no legal jurisdiction over development or conservation. Less than 12% of the Atlantic area now has tree cover. A map and analysis of the area have been produced.

Brazil

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