POLICIES ENSURING EQUITY IN ACCESS TO BASIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES FOR VIETNAM
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n5.3834Keywords:
Educational Equity, Policy Analysis, Inclusive Education, Comparative Education, Access to Higher Education, Basic Education, Vietnam, Developed CountriesAbstract
This study explores comparative policy approaches to promoting equity in access to basic and higher education in four developed countries: Finland, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. Using qualitative content analysis and comparative policy analysis, the research identifies four core elements of successful systems: strong legal guarantees for educational rights, needs-based funding mechanisms, inclusive institutional strategies, and transparent monitoring frameworks. The results show that equity is best achieved through an integrated and coherent policy structure that combines legislation, financial support, and institutional accountability. Drawing from international experience, the study proposes key policy directions for Vietnam, focusing on strengthening legal foundations, reforming funding systems, improving institutional inclusion, and applying digital transformation to ensure fairness in educational access and outcomes.
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