Towards an education decentralization strategy for Turkey : guideposts from international experience
Gershberg, Alec Ian
This study first develops a framework for thinking about educational decentralization, and next describes the most common kinds of policy reforms associated with decentralization. It focuses, in particular, on the decentralization of basic education functions and responsibilities from central government ministries to sub-national governments, to communities, and to the schools themselves. Drawing upon the now significant international experience with education decentralization, the study presents guiding principles and lessons learned with an emphasis on how these could prove applicable in the Turkish context. The author develops a typology of education decentralization and a conceptual framework for considering education decentralization in Turkey. Throughout, he highlights some specific country case examples that provide insight into the choices Turkey faces. Finally the study assesses where Turkey stands in the context of this typology and conceptual framework, and explores potential paths for education reform. The main objective of this study is to inform policymakers and other stakeholders of the issues, justifications, advantages, and risks of decentralizing or de-concentrating education management, service delivery, and financing.
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