Why are Latin American governments entering into partnerships with Cisco right now?
Jaime Valles: A lot of research indicates that investing in education and technology correlates directly with increased productivity, so the larger countries of the region have decided to invest in professional technical education. Also, the continuing integration of Latin America, both internally and internationally, into the global economy is a big driver for governments to narrow the current technical gap. Latin American countries realize they need to enrich their curricula with internationally recognized best practices, standards and qualifications, in both public and private education.
