Analysing the University-Industry-Government Linkages in Punjab

Abstract

University-Industry-Government (UIG) linkages seem not as much strong in developing countries. This study is undertaken to fill the knowledge gap about university, industry and government linkages in Pakistan. The purpose of this study was to explore the existing linkage situation among university, industry and government regarding Research and Development (R&D), knowledge sharing and resource sharing. The researcher used quantitative approach. The researcher collected the data from randomly selected 924 university faculty members of social sciences, management sciences, and sciences faculties through a questionnaire to explore their perception about the current UIG linkages situation. Reliability of self-developed questionnaire was UIL scale Cronbach’s Alpha 0.955 and UGL scale Cronbach’s Alpha 0.931. Data were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA). The results of the study reveal that universities, industry and government have medium to low research and development linkages. University-industry linkage level is different among the groups of faculties and University-Government linkage level is not different among the groups of faculties. It is suggested that the students might be appraised and categorized by their capability to participate in R&D of a practical nature and of direct significance to the industries. University faculty might encourage the students to select industry-relevant research topics and develop proposals so as to attract funds from external sponsorship.