Higher Education Medium Term Development Framework II
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| 9. STRATEGIC FOCUS Universities have a leadership role in society. Modern universities are an integral part of the community and the region in which they are located. They serve to promote local industry, protect local heritage, debate policies impacting their region and the country at large, provide education and training addressing local needs, Industrial sector development lies at the heart of the economic revival of Pakistan. The Higher Education Commission is therefore supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and industry and government, with a particular focus towards the development of locally relevant education and research and development programs at the academic institutions. Universities the world over serve as local resource Centers providing training, research and development and entrepreneurial support to industries along with trained manpower. When combined with the spirit of entrepreneurship, these academic institutions can change the economic destiny of entire regions, as well as the country like the prominent role of universities in the fast and emerging economies of the world like South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. To achieve these strategic aims and objectives of Institutions focusing on building economies, leadership and communities, the pillars of Institutional development will be Universities Building Economies Universities Building Leadership Universities Building Communities Socio-Economic Development of Pakistan Medium Term Development Framework 2011 - 15 Page 26 of 80 The following sections of the plan set out, for each of the above pillars The Aim in full that is to say, the high-level strategic outcome towards which we are working throughout and beyond the life of this plan. An Introduction, providing a commentary outlining the strategic context and challenges faced. The strategic Objectives we seek to achieve within the plan period. The Major Programs we will implement as a means to achieving our stated objectives. Key Performance Indicators by which we plan to demonstrate, in measurable terms, our progress towards the aim and objectives. Faculty Development Quality Assurance Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Improving Equitable Access Excellence in Leadership & Governance Financial Management Sustainability |