Chile: Higher Education Improvement Project

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The Higher Education Improvement Project aims at improving the performance of the Chilean higher education system in: a) coherence and efficiency; b) quality and relevance; and c) equity. The project consists of three components. First, policy framework and capacity building will develop definitions of the appropriate roles of higher education institutions -- universities, professional institutes, and technical training centers; establish policies and mechanisms to facilitate transfer of students and graduates between institutions; propose amendments to present and proposed laws; develop policies and new working procedures in the various types of higher education institutions; and build capacity for management at the various educational institutions. Second, quality assurance will consolidate the national system for quality assurance; establish a qualification framework for study programs; and design and implement a quality awareness campaign. Third, financing will establish a coherent policy basis as the foundation for a funding methodology; increase accountability and develop a funding methodology; establish a competitive fund to promote quality and relevance; and assess and revise the student loan and scholarship schemes to increase equity in access and opportunities for further education.

FY17 - Education,FY17 - Public Administration

World Bank Group

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Commercial, Government, Education