Despite some of Latin America's notable rankings outpacing the United States, more improvement needs to be done across other variables according to the Americas Quarterly Social Inclusion Index 2014.

The Mexico- and Canada-focused energy reports underscore integration and collaboration as keys for the region's growth.

“Investors see Mexico as an export platform with access to the United States,” points out COA's Eric Farnsworth.

What should be done to improve standardization for degrees and disciplines for higher education in the Americas?