Problem

Colombia has been struggling with maintaining peace and avoiding conflict in the country. The education system is one of the key areas that require improvement. Public schools are underfunded, understaffed, and lack resources to provide quality education to students. Private schools, on the other hand, have better resources but are expensive and inaccessible for most Colombians.

The challenge was to find a way to bridge this gap and create a sustainable model that would improve educational opportunities for all Colombians while maintaining peace in the country.

Learn more about our project here.

Solution

Our team proposed a public-private partnership model that would bring together private sector companies and public schools to improve educational outcomes in Colombia. We developed a framework that would allow private companies to invest in public schools and provide them with necessary resources such as technology, infrastructure, and teacher training.

We also created an incentive structure that would encourage private companies to invest in underprivileged areas of Colombia where there is a greater need for educational support. This model not only improved access to quality education but also helped maintain peace by providing opportunities for young people who may otherwise be at risk of joining armed groups or engaging in criminal activities.

Team

Isiah Cruz - Political Science Student
- Developed the framework for public-private partnership model
- Leveraged their expertise to create an incentive structure that would encourage private sector investment in underprivileged areas of Colombia

Colombia's Education Boosted by Public-Private Partnerships