Industry-Academia Partnerships for Local Development
A focus group report from the 7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum
Moderators Mervin Bakker · Dr. Marko Savic
Speakers Dr. Rana Sawaya · Dr. Said Saleem Al-Kittani · Dr. Kinan Bahnassi
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Findings from a focus group of university leaders and industry voices on how stronger partnerships can drive local economic and social development.
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Key discussion insights
The main themes raised by moderators, speakers and participants.
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Partnership models that work
Approaches to research collaboration, work-based learning and joint programmes.
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Barriers & enablers
What holds industry-academia collaboration back in the region, and what helps it succeed.
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Recommendations
Practical next steps for universities, employers and policymakers.
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