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Effective University/Industry Partnership:A Tool for Sustainable Development.
(2005-11-17) Falade, F.; Ibidapo-Obe, O.
This paper examines the relationship between the Universities, Industry and Government as stakeholders is development processes and proposes a strategy for a more efficient synergy. The performance of each sector in highlighted. The paper notes the need for university (the trainer of the manpower for technological advancement) and industry (user of the manpower) to form a strong partnership so as to persuade the Government provide the requisite enabling environment. Such close interaction will provide growth technological advancement and therefore economic development. The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)for appropriate networking between the university and the industry should enhance efficient transfer of new technologies from university the industry. The establishment of university/industry and government roundtable considered an effective method for the promotion of technological development. Such relationship will facilitate the training of the engineer-entrepreneur who will be capable integrating engineering skills and technical competence with sound knowledge management and entrepreneurship in nurturing endogenous technologies into small and medium-scale industries.