Decentralisation and the Financing of Educational Facilities Who finances educational facilities What are the criteria used and how are they applied Each country has its own system; however the general trends are towards diversification of funding sources and decentralisation of responsibility. This publication examines the links between decentralisation and new means of financing. Although local control can guarantee greater effectiveness and responsiveness to local needs central government remains responsible for ensuring access to equity and equality of educational opportunity. The greatest challenge in education funding consists of achieving com