Abstract

ROJAS PAREDES, Rosa. Social factors for growth. Carta econ. reg. [online]. 2024, vol.36, n.133, pp.41-57.  Epub May 13, 2024. ISSN 2683-2852.  https://doi.org/10.32870/cer.v0i133.7898.

This article examines the role of higher education and how it is related to the economic and social growth of the country, with an emphasis on the uncertainty caused by accelerated changes -at the national and at international levels- in the economic, political, social and environmental spheres. The importance of the formation of democratic citizens, and the need to rethink the functions and strategies of higher education in the knowledge and information society, are analyzed. The article reflects on whether Mexican higher education institutions are providing relevant and quality education and highlighting the importance of building a new social pact on education for the future of education in Mexico, addressing significant challenges to achieve sustainable, equitable and democratic development.

Keywords : higher education; educational social pact; sustainable development; democratic citizenship; uncertainty and change.

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