JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
Renewal of Basic Education Fund in Brazil: Disputes on Funding and Federal Distribution
Author(s): Andressa Pellanda, Daniel Cara
Citation: Andressa Pellanda, Daniel Cara, (2021) "Renewal of Basic Education Fund in Brazil: Disputes on Funding and Federal Distribution," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 21, ss. 5, pp. 97-103
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The last few years have been ones of intense debate in the Brazilian National Congress about the Basic Education Fund (Fundeb) seeking ways for this temporary mechanism to become permanent and improved. Debates on privatization of education and on tax justice are key elements in these discussions. This article sets out to analyze discussions around the amount of financing for Fundeb, funding sources, federal decentralization, and privatization proposals, presenting the active interest groups advocating on different sides of the agenda.