As has been underlined for too many years now, the quality of human capital must be improved, by tackling the underlying problems of schools, universities and the research sector. A better education system generates higher returns; a country that innovates creates better and more widespread job opportunities. The differences in educational outcomes across local territories perpetuate and increase inequalities of income and opportunity.
In many cases, school and university buildings fall short on security, comfort and technology, while teacher quality and motivational levels are of vital importance.