Ecuador extends education fund to rebuild quake-hit public universities

Ecuador's Ministry of Education temporarily expands the scope of an existing fund—previously limited to initial, preschool, basic, and secondary levels—to include public higher education institutions (IES) damaged by the earthquake. The move signals a policy shift to address university infrastructure needs, though the fund's size and timeline remain unspecified. This matters as it indicates a broader state response to earthquake recovery beyond primary and secondary schools.