Passive privatization and financial crisis of public higher education in Colombia

Portillo Riascos, Luis Hernando (2025) Passive privatization and financial crisis of public higher education in Colombia. Tendencias, 26 (1). pp. 29-60. ISSN 01248693

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Introduction: This article examines the challenges posed by the current funding scheme for public universities in Colombia, where there is a clear contradiction between the growing needs of these institutions and the budget allocated by the State for their operation. Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects generated as a consequence of the passive privatization strategy implemented through Law 30 of 1992. Methodology: The research approach is quantitative, with a descriptive scope. Methodologically, two dimensions are addressed: management and financing indicators. The analysis period spans from 1993 to 2022. The data used mainly comes from databases and reports published by the Ministry of Education. Results: As a result of this research, it was found that, despite the increase in educational coverage over the last three decades, the funding for public universities has been inadequate. Moreover, it was noted that the state’s strategy for providing educational services progressively favored demand-side subsidies at the expense of transfers to public institutions. Conclusions: This situation threatens the sustainability of these institutions while leading to a noticeable deterioration in the quality of service provision.

Tipo de Elemento:	Artículo
Palabras Clave:	education management; educational autonomy; educational decentralization; education financing; education reform
Asunto:	Ciencias Sociales > HB Economic Theory Ciencias Sociales > HC Economic History and Conditions
Division:	Revistas > Tendencias
Depósito de Usuario:	FACEA Fac. de Ciencias Econ. y Aministrativas
Fecha Deposito:	04 Jul 2025 22:26
Ultima Modificación:	04 Jul 2025 22:26
URI:	http://sired.udenar.edu.co/id/eprint/15732

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