In light of the six parameters and associated KPIs for standardization, the federal minister urged the HEC to ensure quality standards in the higher education sector.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been instructed by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives to include “entrepreneurship” and “export-led growth” in course subjects and make them a part of degree programmes in all universities in order to improve student capacity.
In order to discuss the performance audit framework and upcoming HEC initiatives, a meeting was held on Thursday in Islamabad under the auspices of the minister, who gave the go-ahead for “entrepreneurship” and “export-led growth” to be included in course subjects.
Senior ministry officials, including the chairman of the HEC and Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, were also present at the meeting. Member of S&T Dr. Najeeb Ullah gave the forum an update on a number of current and upcoming projects in the science and technology sector.
In light of the six parameters and associated KPIs for standardization, the federal minister urged the HEC to ensure quality standards in the higher education sector. The following were some of them: I Graduate quality and employability; (ii) University-industry links; (iii) Technology enablement; (iv) Corporate governance; (v) Community service; and (vi) Quality and impact of research and innovation.
The federal minister gave the relevant agencies the go-ahead to establish corporate-level innovation labs at various universities and to equip the innovation labs that already exist with all the necessary amenities.
The PSDP’s science and technology projects were also thoroughly discussed at the meeting. The minister gave a commitment to provide all support necessary for the approval and funding of the proposed projects.
The PSDP is a significant public initiative that develops human capital and enhances infrastructure to encourage private investment. The overall long-term development goals of the government are in line with the PSDP.
Projects financed by the PSDP that are economically viable contribute to economic growth by filling in the gaps in infrastructure and skills. The road map for achieving balanced, inclusive, and sustainable economic, physical, social, and human development is called Vision 2025.