Tec and Chamber of Deputies reinforce research and legislative action

To bridge the gap between academic knowledge and public decision-making, the Chamber of Deputies and Tecnológico de Monterrey have signed an agreement aimed at promoting research, student training, and the development of evidence-based policies with public impact.

The agreement covers studies, assessments, and applied research on legislative issues, as well as technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and the use of technological tools. It also promotes student development through internships, community service, and participation in the legislative process.

According to David Garza, Executive President of the Tecnológico de Monterrey Education Group, this agreement strengthens a relationship that was already developing.

“This is a very significant, very important moment in which we offer our collaboration, a cooperation that’s been developing for many years now”.

First partnership between Tec and Chamber of Deputies

The agreement was signed on April 9 at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro in Mexico City, with officials from both institutions and Tec alumni policymakers in attendance.

This marks the first time that an agreement of this kind has been formalized between the two institutions, driven in large part by the involvement of more than 35 Tec alumni who currently serve in the legislature. However, they have been collaborating for many years now.

During the event, Kenia López Rabadán, President of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, spoke about the importance of building bridges between the academic and legislative spheres.

“This agreement represents a commitment to collective intelligence, to dialogue across disciplines, and to the development of public policies that are more effective, transparent, and focused on the wellbeing of all Mexicans”.

“I hope this agreement will mark the beginning of mutual learning and the development of solutions that meet the needs of our country and society”.- David Garza.

According to David Garza Salazar, the Tec aims to contribute to the country through knowledge and collaboration with public decision-makers.

“We’re aware that the most important and significant decisions are made by politicians. They hold in their hands not only the present but also the future of the country”.

He noted that the Tec is committed to serving as a platform for transformation through education and research, and these agreements enable the community of students, faculty, researchers, and Tec alumni to use their talents to make a positive impact on Mexican society.

These are the commitments under the agreement

The agreement establishes various areas of collaboration between the Chamber of Deputies and Tecnológico de Monterrey:

• Applied research: Conducting studies, evaluations, and analyses on legislative issues in areas such as education, artificial intelligence applied to public policy challenges, and decision-making in contexts of uncertainty.
• Technical consulting: Guidance on matters of public interest and support for legislative deliberations.
• Knowledge exchange: Collaboration among experts, policymakers, and the academic community to bridge the gap between knowledge and public needs.
• Student training: Student participation in internships, community service, and legislative processes such as analyzing legislative proposals and drafting opinions, with legislators serving as training partners.
• Academic engagement: Organizing conferences, lectures, and workshops on public issues.
• Institutional strengthening: Training, knowledge sharing, and the use of technological tools.

According to Edna Jaime, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Government at the Tec, “This agreement reflects a shared conviction that institutions grow stronger when they collaborate and that knowledge must be put into action.”

It also aims to bring public issues into the classroom so that students can gain a firsthand understanding of legislative work and how agreements are reached in a democratic society.

For David Garza, the agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration, mutual learning, and the development of solutions for the country. 

“I hope this agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration, mutual learning, and the development of solutions that meet the needs of our country and society”.

More than 35 Tec alumni serve in Mexico’s legislative branch, in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.

This group played a key role in fostering collaboration between Tecnológico de Monterrey and the Mexican Congress.

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