From financial autonomy to performance-based funding for sustainable development financing of higher education institutions in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's higher education institutions (HEIs) face a funding challenge driven by expansion and the need to enhance research and infrastructure amidst budget constraints. A policy-oriented model, incorporating the Financial Autonomy and Development Capacity Index (FADCI), has been developed to analyze the shift from cost-based to performance-based funding. This model suggests that the future effectiveness of performance-based funding in promoting sustainable development financing is contingent upon the level of institutional autonomy.

The evolution of funding mechanisms for higher education has significant implications for national development, research capabilities, and human capital formation. Ensuring that funding reforms genuinely promote sustainable development requires careful consideration of the interplay between performance metrics and institutional autonomy, influencing long-term strategic planning for educational systems.

Uzbekistan's HEIs are expanding, necessitating increased funding for access, research capacity, and infrastructure.

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