Governance and Regulation of the Peruvian University System: Overcoming Reform Resistance through Quality Assurance Policies

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Abstract

This article examines the new governance of the Peruvian university system, which evolved in response to market liberalisation and weak quality assurance mechanisms. New actors and commercial interests emerged, building their network of relationships within the political arena. With the passing of a new Universities Law in 2014, ambitious reforms were set in motion, designed to reverse the decline in the quality of higher education. This study examines these reforms, focusing on whether and how they are changing the governance and structure of the system. It also identifies some conceptual and design flaws, such as the weaknesses of the main steering body and the accreditation regime, as well as limitations on the independence of the regulatory agency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)501-517
Number of pages17
JournalBulletin of Latin American Research
Volume40
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2021

Keywords

  • governance
  • higher education policy
  • privatisation
  • quality
  • regulation
  • universities

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