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Getting it right : strategic agenda reforms in Mexico.

The main challenges facing the Mexican economy A strategy to support growth and well-being Going social to reduce poverty and tackle inequalities between individuals and regions Going green to reduce the pressure on the environment Going institutional to support implementation of reforms Boosting Growth Potential Raising growth potential through structural reforms Product market reforms to boost productivity growth and living standards Mexico needs to enhance competition OECD Key Recommendations Further reading Combating Poverty and Inequality Poverty and inequality remain high Poverty increased as a result of the crisis A social protection system limited and not generous A key role for cash transfer programmes Poor families Housing improvements Older people Indigenous population Migrants to the United States Policy challenges and the management of difficult trade-offs Dealing with specific groups Poverty reduction commitments under the Pact for Mexico A comprehensive strategy OECD Key Recommendations Further reading Fiscal Policy to Support Inclusiveness Improving the fiscal framework Improving the efficiency and targeting of public spending Further improving budget processes Improving the efficiency of public expenditure Removing energy subsidies Improving tax enforcement Strengthening fiscal federalism OECD Key Recommendations Further reading Strengthening Governance at All Levels Strengthening public sector capacity The case of health sector procurement Regulatory policy: Towards a whole-of-govemment perspective Improving regulatory coherence across levels of government Governance and public order Governance of risk Strengthening policy coherence in urban development Further Reading Improving Access to Formal Employment Recent labour market developments and key challenges Tackling informal employment Improving employment and learning opportunities for youth Encouraging greater labour market participation of women Promoting formal employment with better social protection policies The labour reform law and the Pact for Mexico OECD Key Recommendations Further Reading The Challenges for the Education System Enhancing education coverage for all Mexicans Ensuring quality of education in schools to all Improving conditions for teaching and learning Teacher quality is key Evaluating to help improve Ensuring the conditions for success in implementing reforms Investing better in education OECD Key Recommendations Further Reading Health Policy Using innovation to provide affordable coverage The challenges of improving financial protection and addressing funding gaps Improving financial protection Expanding the range of benefits covered under the Seguro Popular Addressing funding gaps Tackling emerging health challenges Improving quality and efficiency of health care The example of pharmaceuticals OECD Key Recommendations Further reading Integrating Mexico into the World Economy through Trade and FDI Key Challenges Exploiting the extensive margin of trade to spur growth Higher value-adding in regional and global value chains Developing competitive, flexible and innovative supply chains Expanding the services sector and attracting higher levels of investment Easing Regulatory Barriers and Increasing Competitiveness Conclusions: a road map for further reforms OECD Key Recommendations Further Reading Improving the Efficiency of the Telecommunication Sector Fresh momentum for reform Ongoing initiatives Spectrum as the key foundation for mobile communications Tender of a third and fourth national television broadcaster A new structure for the secretariat for communications and transport (SCT)Setting up an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Mexico Future steps Further reading SMEs and Entrepreneurship in Mexico Mexico’s SME and entrepreneurship policy framework Strengthening SME and entrepreneurship policy Developing access to financing for SMEs Stimulating innovative and high impact SMEs SME support: Building the capacity of intermediary organisations and simplifying delivery Further reading Green Growth Climate change Getting the prices right Biodiversity and forests Economic opportunities of green growth OECD Key Recommendations Further reading Energy Policy Unleashing the potential of energy efficiency Improving oil sector performance Unconventional gas: Regulation as the key to success Renewables: Towards a low-carbon power sector Low-carbon scenarios for Mexico Key Recommendations Further reading The Agriculture Sector and Rural Development Improving competitiveness by reforming producers’ support Support to investment and innovation needs to be enhanced Strengthening risk management policies Addressing institutional challenges Developing an integrated approach Addressing poverty issues OECD Key Recommendations Further reading Making Water Reform Happen Mexico’s water reform challenge The quality of water bodies is at stake The 2030 Water Agenda Strengthen river basin councils’ prerogatives and capacities Enhance the cost-effectiveness of water policies Raise revenues from water users OECD Key Recommendations Further Reading

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