The evolution of both public and private higher education should be
accompanied by considerable autonomy from detailed external control.
Strategic planning and decision-making about budgetary matters
are core activities of an institution; hence, the state and central
government should not become involved in internal budgetary processes.
Accountability is best served by external consumers (e.g.
students), benefactors paying fees and contributions, and the state’s
provision of financial subsidies. State governments should focus on the profiles and outcomes of both private and public institutions
rather then increased bureaucratic reporting requirements for institutions.