Latin American Universities: Approaching Discovery?
... authorities in charge of university systems coordination, associations and university networks, rectors and governors, as well as the UNESCO on the whole to develop alternatives to the key ratings for better understanding and assessment of the higher education realities in the region." [ix] In short, Latin America seemed ready to develop its own regional university rankings to counter the global top lists. However, implementation has been partial, with the same rating producers continuing to dominate and even compiling regional rankings as well. QS annually issues lists of the best establishments in Asia,...