Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
Knowledge city
The term "Knowledge City" is short hand for a regional economy driven by high value-added manufacturing and services created through research, technology and human capital.
Knowledge City:
Information Technologies & Telecommunications
“This city really demands solutions up front and it generates them, too. Microsoft Mexico has developed successful strategies that have then been implemented in other countries.”
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Enrique Simón Rueda, Sales OEM Manager, Microsoft Latin America |
Mexico City is continuing to invest in its telecommunications infrastructure so businesses and individuals have the tools they need to succeed and remain competitive in an interconnected world. Already, Mexico City’s telecommunications network is among the top ten worldwide in terms of capacity, restoration, coverage and presence of services. The investment in telecommunications has allowed businesses efficiently communicate with counterparts across the world, increasing efficiency and speeding-up decision making. To ensure that Mexico City’s workforce of tomorrow is well-versed in the digital technologies that are driving economic growth, Mexico City is helping schools integrate digital technology into the classroom and creating free WiFi centers around the city.
Facts and Figures:
- Mexico City’s telecommunications infrastructure is among the top 10 worldwide, not only in terms of technology, but in capacity, restoration, coverage and the presence of services. It is a 100% advanced digital fiber optic network that handles restorations without human intervention in 50 milliseconds.
- Mexico City’s internet penetration and usage is ranked second in Latin America. Free WiFi sites are available in more than 1,000 public spaces.
- In Mexico City, growth of 70% in the area of information technology is expected by 2012.
- Mexico City’s telecom industry is among the most advanced in the country, with mobile phone penetration of 61%.
Focus on Telecommunications:
Azcania is a site for the Knowledge City Center (KCC) initiative, the Mexico City government’s blueprint for development of energy and technology in a knowledge-based economy. The Azcania project will transform 2,000,000 m2 of an underutilized industrial area to a low-carbon environment for foreign and domestic enterprises and higher learning institutions working in information technology, communications, science and clean technology.
other focus areas:
Banking & Financial Services
“Mexico is a great investment opportunity for both domestic and foreign capital. I think Mexico City is and will remain of the most attractive cities for investment.” — Ignacio Deschamps González, CEO, BBVA Bancomer Mexico City is the center of financial and commercial activity in Mexico and home to Latin… read more
Education
“Education should be at the heart of public policy, for it is through education that social issues can really be addressed.” — Mario Delgado Carillo, Secretary of Education, Mexico City Education is the foundation of a knowledge-based economy. A comprehensive education builds the skills, values and knowledge that will drive… read more
Healthcare
“In Mexico City, there is a pro bono law which ensures that anyone living here who doesn’t receive social security benefits can get free medical check-ups, medicines, analysis, scans, hospitalization and surgery, all without any cost…The backbone of the city government’s health program is preventative action.” — Dr. Armando Ahued,… read more
Human Capital
“Mexico City’s government is committed to transforming the city into a highly competitive marketplace that stands among the best in the world.” — Mayor Marcelo Ebrard The third largest city in the world in terms of population, Mexico City has more than a large labor force; it has a knowledgeable… read more
Science & Technology
“Government funding for research at the universities that are generating new knowledge, when passed off to the companies, will result in processes that positively impact society and the economy.” — Dr. Juan Pedro Laclette, Senior Researcher, Institute of Biomedical Research, UNAM Mexico City is poised to emerge as a major… read more
Social Freedoms
“Mexico City’s civil society has a mature citizenship card. The dynamics of freedom and the force of public opinion are on the side of civil society...” — Rogelio Gómez Hermosillo, World Bank consultant and Chairman, Alianza Cívica Mexico City has a long tradition of respecting political liberties and freedoms. Freedom… read more
Sustainability
“We are cleaning up our city and we want to project it. We want to convey the image of a green city that is committed to sustainability.” — Martha Delgado, Secretary, Department of the Environment, Mexico City As in any megacity, Mexico City faces a variety of environmental challenges. Urban… read more
Voices from the city:
Expat Voices: Maggie Galton
Currently I live in Polanco, which I adore. I really enjoy being able to walk everywhere: to the park with my two girls, to buy amazing bread at Da Silva’s and fruit at the Saturday morning tianguis—even if it is overpriced! read more
February 10 – May 03, 2012
April 12 – April 29, 2012
Zocalo--La corrala del mitote,
Perfomance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV
A powerful performance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV that demonstrates rivalries and moral dilemmas were as relevant in the past as they are today. Takes place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday and at 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. read more
April 21 – June 24, 2012
Orquesta Filharmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico - Tlalpan
Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra Performances
Mexico City’s world-renowned Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Strauss, Mendelssohn, and other great names in music history. read more
May 24 – May 26, 2012
World Trade Center, Mexico City
Habitat Expo
A popular interior design and architecture exhibition that features close to 210 exhibitors. read more
May 26, 2012
Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, Mexico City
Roma Condesa Cultural Corridor
Experience the city’s avant-garde art and design and flavorful cuisine by visiting participating exhibits and restaurants. read more
Surprising Fact
Mexcio City develops 80 percent of the research and development in Mexico.
Overheard
Throughout this ordeal, the Mexican doctors and nurses couldn't have been more caring, or spent more time with me. From Day 1, all doctors gave me their cellular phone numbers, asking me not to hesitate to call them if I had any questions. When they visited my room, they did more than just look at my chart. The team, which included cardiologist Mario Velez and internist Paul Frenk, would spend more than an hour explaining the ups and downs of the healing process.
— Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald