The death of the President may mark the start of the troubles for El Sistema, not the end.
Sistema after Chavez

The death of the President may mark the start of the troubles for El Sistema, not the end.
Is it possible – or even desirable – to achieve economies of scale? Are social benefits greater in large groups or in smaller, more compact sub-communities? Should programs cast wide nets and aim to reach as many individuals as possible, or focus intensive resources on just a few individuals of greatest need and at greatest risk?