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A former Director of the Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Dr Anthony Gonzales who is also an economist believes that there are number of factors that are responsible for the decline in enrolment at the University of the West Indies (UWI) but one of the main factors is the proliferation of institutions that offer university-level courses and degrees.
In the world of business, education is a product and service and if the consumer is not happy at one institution, then there are countless other options on the market both locally and internationally, Gonzales said.
According to a CNC3 report in April, UWI Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, speaking at the AFUWI Awards/Gala in New York City said the university has seen a dip of 2,000 in enrolment across its five campuses, mainly driven by poverty.
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