Interculturalization of Higher Education in Nicaragua: from theoretical thinking to reality

Abstract

This article shows important achievements in the approval of norms and policies that recognize the right of peoples in terms of intercultural education, and specifically in intercultural higher education; however, the gaps between the approved and the implemented policies are still wide. Special attention requires the construction of relevant academic plans and programs that reflect the spirit of indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples; even though there are obvious efforts in the implementation of affirmative actions, the access and permanence of young people in classrooms is not enough, profound changes are still required for a true interculturalization of higher education; because the challenge is not to include indigenous and Afro-descendants in Higher Education Institutions, but to transform them so they can be more relevant, inclusive and equitable.