The article, written by and discusses “Results-Based Loans” (RBLs) implemented by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Chile and Uruguay, which shift the traditional focus by emphasizing results rather than processes to improve student learning through technology.
Main benefits of RBLs in education:
1. Flexibility: They allow governments to take necessary actions to achieve specific goals by linking disbursements to concrete results.
2. Focus on impact: In Uruguay, RBLs were used to digitize education, resulting in improvements in learning outcomes.
3. Reduction of administrative burden: They facilitate a focus on result-oriented strategies and allow for greater adaptability in facing challenges like the pandemic.
4. Improvement in information management: RBLs help identify and strengthen monitoring and measurement systems.
The article suggests that RBLs are a valuable tool for educational transformation in the region, even though they require a greater initial effort in their structuring.