Colombia's Higher Ed Utopia or Illusion? Insights with Javier Botero

In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Javier Botero, a lead consultant at the World Bank and former Vice Minister of Higher Education in Colombia. They delve into the overlooked but significant developments in Colombia's higher education system under President Gustavo Petro. Topics include the implementation of free tuition, student assistance programs, challenges faced by private and state institutions, and specific cases such as the financial crisis and protests at the University of Antioquia. Javier provides insights into the financial constraints, political hurdles, and future prospects for higher education policies in Colombia.

👉 Episode Links:

• The World of Higher Education Podcast | Season 1, Episode 14: Colombian Higher Education: https://worlded.transistor.fm/episodes/1-14-colombian-higher-education
• HESA’s AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/HESAaicademy/home