In regard to education, the Director-General underlined the importance of responding to the need to supportthe education system expressed by the country, especially in terms of post-primary and higher education and the need to strengthen enrollment of girls at these levels.
In return for supporting tax increases Mr Maldonado wants support for a ballot initiative that would reform theprimarysystem, making it more hospitable to people like him (ah, to hold the deciding vote at such a time).