IMPROVING THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISMS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

This article explores the theoretical and practical aspects of improving the organizational and economic mechanisms of public-private partnerships (PPP) within the context of higher education transformation. Amidst global digitalization and the rising demand for high-quality human capital, traditional funding and management models of universities are becoming insufficient. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the institutional barriers that prevent effective collaboration between the state and the private sector. The research proposes a conceptual model for transforming the higher education system through PPP, categorized into three strategic blocks: institutional-regulatory, financial-economic, and governance-quality. This model emphasizes enhancing university autonomy, diversifying funding sources, and implementing performance-based management indicators such as KPIs. The findings suggest that transitioning from fragmented reforms to a systemic PPP framework can significantly improve educational infrastructure, financial sustainability, and the global competitiveness of national higher education institutions. The practical recommendations provided serve as a methodological foundation for policymakers and university administrators to foster an innovative and sustainable academic environment.