koulutussiirtäminen
Koulutussiirtäminen refers to transferring educational services or functions from one provider or unit to another, often from public to private operators or to external platforms. The term is used in policy discussions about how schools, universities, or vocational education services are organized and funded, including debates in Finland and other countries about outsourcing or outsourcing-like arrangements. It can involve outsourcing teaching, management, support services, or whole programs, including digital or remote offerings.
Forms include outsourcing non-teaching services such as catering, cleaning, transportation, and facility management; contracting out whole
Motivations include cost containment, efficiency, access to specialized expertise, capacity to scale, and rural or declining
Governance and evaluation: Successful implementation requires clear contracts, performance metrics, accountability mechanisms, and robust quality assurance.
Evidence and debates: Research shows mixed results; outcomes depend on contract design, monitoring, and local context.