DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Amelia Vicini, president of the Inicia Education Foundation’s board of directors, emphasized money isn’t everything when talking about education. The Dominican Republic has learned this the hard way after funneling billions into public education and having little to show in improvements in quality education.

When speaking during the Education Cannot Wait: Guaranteeing Conditions and Financing for a Better Future in Latin America and the Caribbean, the businesswoman said that while increased funding is crucial for improving education in the Latin American region, it is not sufficient on its own.

Vicini highlighted the need for effective management and oversight within education systems. “To ensure quality education, we need structures that are focused on providing a high-quality service, with stable, coherent, and consistent management over time,” she stated...