ACCEFYN calls for rigorous review of a possible merger of Minciencias with Education
The Colombian Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences (ACCEFYN) warned that the "Economic Rescue Law" includes extraordinary powers that would allow the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to be merged with the Ministry of Education, even though the bill does not expressly provide for that merger. The Academy asked for proof that net fiscal benefits outweigh transition costs and proposed a High-Level National Academic Commission to assess institutional alternatives together with the Finance Ministry, Minciencias, Education and the DNP.
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- ACCEFYN says the extraordinary powers in the Economic Rescue Law would allow Minciencias to be merged with the Ministry of Education, although the bill does not expressly establish it.
- The Academy asks for proof that the net fiscal savings of a merger outweigh transition costs and that competences, resources and scientific programs are preserved.
- It proposes a High-Level National Academic Commission, coordinated by ACCEFYN, to assess alternatives with the Finance Ministry, Minciencias, Education and the DNP.
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