Improving higher education in terms of restoring the educational capacity of higher education institutions to ensure access to quality education and preserve human capital
Education and science
Network optimization for quality higher education
State level of SPP
90
General Information
Program Description
The project "Improving Higher Education in the Part of Restoring the Educational Capacity of Higher Education Institutions to Ensure Access to Quality Education and Preserve Human Capital" is aimed at restoring the educational capacity of higher education institutions by reconstructing damaged buildings after shelling and arranging safe shelters. Its goal is to ensure continuous access of students and teachers to quality education, preserve human capital, and create a sustainable educational environment in the face of military challenges.
The goal of the program is to restore and modernize the infrastructure of higher education institutions and create conditions for ensuring equal access to quality education, in particular for:- preservation and development of human capital;- strengthening the competitiveness of graduates in the national and international labor markets;- promoting the integration of the Ukrainian higher education system into the global educational space. This is achieved by implementing measures aimed at restoring and modernizing the buildings of educational institutions, increasing the number of shelters suitable for conducting the educational process and increasing the number of higher education institutions that introduce a full-time (or transition from online to blended) format of obtaining education. The program covers repair and restoration work in educational buildings and dormitories of state higher education institutions of Ukraine, which belong to the sphere of management of the Ministry of Education and Science, arranging protective shelters and providing safe spaces for all participants in the educational process. The full implementation of the program's tasks will allow restoring the educational capacity of higher education institutions, ensuring access to quality education and preserving human capital, etc. The expected results include: an increase in the number of renovated and modernized buildings of higher education institutions; an increase in the number of equipped shelters and safe spaces suitable for educational activities; ensuring comfortable conditions for the educational process. The implementation of the program will allow the saved funds to be directed to the development of the material and technical base of higher education institutions - participants.
The implementation of the program is directly aimed at optimizing the network of professional pre-higher and higher education institutions, including through the consolidation of institutions, and investments in their infrastructure, as it combines the restoration and modernization of infrastructure with the long-term development of the network of higher education institutions, provides constant access to quality educational services and contributes to strengthening the sustainability and efficiency of the education system.
Strategic Case
Program Goal
Strategic Relevance of the Program
Program Objectives
Number of renovated and modernized dormitories of higher education institutions
0 units
25 units
Number of renovated and modernized buildings of higher education institutions
0 units
25 units
Number of shelters suitable for the educational process
0 units
30 units
Programme Sustainable Development Goals
Economic Case
Economic feasibility of the program
What are the main benefits expected from the implementation of the program for the economy, business, society, or individual industries?
Does the program objective provide for a contribution to the climate goal of mitigating the effects of climate change?
Does the program objective provide a contribution to the climate change adaptation objective: reducing the impact and/or reducing the vulnerability of an asset or population to one or more types of physical climate hazards?
Does the programme objective provide for a contribution to the climate objective of sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources?
Does the program objective provide for a contribution to the climate goal of transitioning to a circular economy?
Does the programme objective provide for a contribution to the climate objective of pollution prevention and control?
Does the program objective provide for a contribution to the climate goal of protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems?
What social consequences are relevant for your program, after its implementation?
Why is it advisable to implement projects in the format of one comprehensive program, and not separately?
How will the program help strengthen other economic processes or reforms?
Program Components
Component ID
DREAM-2201800
Improving higher education in terms of restoring the educational capacity of higher education institutions to ensure access to quality education and preserve human capital
Justification
Expected changes, social and state value, economic benefits and justification for the choice of the component implementation format As a result of the implementation of the project component, it is expected to achieve comprehensive changes in the system of functioning of state higher education institutions of Ukraine, in particular: 1. Expected changes and improvements: Improving conditions for educational activities: creating safe and modern shelters for student learning and teachers' work, which will directly affect the quality of the educational process. Safety and inclusion: improving the technical arrangement of civil defense shelters, in particular the arrangement of ventilation and inclusive conditions, which meets modern security challenges. Emission reduction: the expected annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,000 tons will contribute to reducing the negative impact on the environment. 2. Social and state value: The project creates long-term state value by strengthening the infrastructure of higher education and promoting its sustainable development. The social benefit consists in improving the quality of education, expanding access to a comfortable and safe educational environment. 3. Economic benefits: The funds saved as a result of energy modernization can be redirected to the development of the material and technical base and scientific infrastructure of universities. The effective use of public and investment funds by reducing operating costs ensures the financial sustainability of educational institutions in the long term. 4. Comparison of alternative approaches and justification of the choice of program format: An alternative approach could be the implementation of individual projects in each institution autonomously. However, such an approach is less effective due to: the lack of a single strategic vision and standardization of approaches; higher implementation costs due to resource dispersion; limited opportunities for centralized monitoring, management and evaluation of effectiveness. In contrast, the program format with a set of interconnected projects provides: - a systematic approach to solving the problem; - economies of scale due to centralized management and procurement; - increased overall impact due to synergy between projects; - unification of planning, implementation and control within a single structure. Thus, the chosen format allows achieving maximum results with rational use of resources, creating a sustainable infrastructural, economic and social basis for the development of the state system of higher education in Ukraine.
Year
Amount
1
500'000'000 UAH
2
1'000'000'000 UAH
3
1'500'000'000 UAH
4
1'500'000'000 UAH
5
1'500'000'000 UAH
Financial justification
Total estimated program cost
6'000'000'000 UAH
Estimated cost of program components
6'000'000'000 UAH
Component
Amount
Improving higher education in terms of restoring the educational capacity of higher education institutions to ensure access to quality education and preserve human capital
6'000'000'000 UAH
Sources and mechanisms of financial support for the implementation of programs.
Status
Funding mechanisms
Coverage, %
Investment
Non-repayable financing. Direct budget financing. Direct expenditures from the state budget (public procurement).
100%
Justification document
What potential funding sources can be mobilized on the basis of prior agreements or intentions to cooperate (if any)
Based on prior agreements and intentions of cooperation, the following sources of funding may be involved: the state budget of Ukraine (in particular, investment programs of the Ministry of Education and Science); local budgets of relevant regions and communities; international donor organizations; grant programs and investment funds aimed at the development of education and digitalization; private sector and public-private partnerships; charitable foundations and public organizations.
Management Case
Total program duration (months): 5
Approaches to project selection
Have approaches and criteria been defined for including public investment projects in the program, initiators of such projects, and their prioritization?
Organizational Measures
Project implementation
60 months
Risk Assessment
Risk
Probability
Degree
Strategy
Risk
Loss of personnel due to mobilization (TCK)
Probability
High
Degree
Critical
Strategy
Reduction
Risk
Insufficient coordination between HEIs, contractors, and government agencies
Probability
Medium
Degree
Considerable
Strategy
Avoidance
Risk
Rising costs of materials and services due to inflation and market fluctuations
Probability
Medium
Degree
Considerable
Strategy
Acceptance
Risk
Construction delays due to frequent airstrikes
Probability
High
Degree
Considerable
Strategy
Acceptance
Risk
Power outages, which complicate the implementation of project work
Probability
Medium
Degree
Considerable
Strategy
Reduction
Risk
Military actions or worsening security situation in implementation regions
Probability
High
Degree
Critical
Strategy
Acceptance
Risk
Errors in design documentation leading to delays or rework
Probability
Low
Degree
Considerable
Strategy
Avoidance
Risk
Delays in funding or underfunding due to budget constraints
Probability
Medium
Degree
Critical
Strategy
Reduction
Risk
Changes in legislation or regulatory requirements
Probability
Low
Degree
Considerable
Strategy
Acceptance