Socialist theory recognised that individuals had claims to basic welfare services against the state and education was viewed as one of these welfare entitlements.
At the local level, municipalities are responsible for maintaining the immediate environment of citizens such as water supply and social welfare services.
These colleges provide food, accommodation, social and welfare services, as well as some degree of additional academic support, particularly for the largest papers.
Although they were not formal government institutions, they maintained public order, managed welfare services, and oversaw water conservation projects.
