A Sustainable Fiscal Guarantee Mechanism for Preschool Education

Bingjie Feng

doi:10.54097/8zz1t641

Authors

Bingjie Feng

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/8zz1t641

Keywords:

Preschool education; Fiscal guarantee; Government responsibility; OECD countries.

Abstract

The sustainable development of preschool education relies on the long-term stability of fiscal guarantee mechanisms and the equitable and efficient allocation of resources. In recent years, China's public funding for preschool education has steadily increased, reflecting the government's heightened attention to early childhood education. Based on a review of China's current fiscal guarantee system and the advanced practices of OECD countries, this paper proposes several optimization strategies: Establishing a diversified funding mechanism led by the government with broad social participation; Improving the budget formulation and supervision system to enhance transparency and accountability in fund usage; Strengthening the central government's coordination over local governments to promote equitable resource distribution among regions; and advancing performance management and open access to financial data, ultimately building a fiscal support system that is inclusive, stable, and fair across urban and rural areas. These measures aim to comprehensively support the high-quality development of preschool education in China.

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