The Coordinación Zonal 3 of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture presented its achievements for the year 2025 in a report released on Apr. 1. The presentation highlighted progress in infrastructure, educational resources, inclusion, and quality across Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Pastaza, and Tungurahua.
The report aims to promote transparency in public management and details efforts to strengthen sports and cultural programs as well as expand higher education scholarships. Olger Mariño, Zonal Coordinator 3, said that the event “not only shows results but reaffirms the vocation of service of a system that works every day to transform lives, generate opportunities and build a fairer future for girls, boys, adolescents and young people.” Mariño also confirmed ongoing commitments to strengthen management with responsibility and innovation while promoting inclusion and development in coordination with teachers, families, and institutions.
In terms of educational infrastructure during 2025, maintenance was carried out at 36 public institutions benefiting over twelve thousand students. The Integral Restructuring Project resulted in new classrooms and sanitary facilities as well as playground equipment for additional schools. Educational resources included uniforms distributed to more than one hundred twenty thousand students along with computer equipment provided to various types of schools improving digital access for both students and teachers.
Efforts toward inclusive education ensured access from early childhood through high school using conventional methods as well as alternative modalities such as distance learning or semi-presential formats. Nearly thirty thousand individuals completed their studies across different types of institutions within the region during the academic year. Partnerships were formed with correctional centers to provide education inside penitentiaries supported by dedicated teaching staff.
Other initiatives addressed reintegration into schooling through identification campaigns for children outside the system; support services benefited young children in rural areas; specialized programs assisted those behind academically; teacher relocation brought educators closer to their homes; merit-based appointments were awarded; urgent health-related transfers were facilitated; retirement compensation payments were made; institutional agreements expanded community benefits; thousands received scholarships for continued or higher education; technical institutes consolidated their offerings after regional mergers.
Sports programs like “Actívate” promoted participation among youth while safe community initiatives aimed at creating respectful environments continued throughout Zona 3. According to Mariño: “Each action undertaken reflects the purpose of putting people at the center… consolidating day by day a more just future full of possibilities for all.”
