Towards an effective University, Industry and Government (UIG) Partnership Model for developing countries

Abstract

In the last few years, University, Industry and Government (UIG) Partnership Model has been the main subject of discussions among top leaders for developing countries since late twentieth century. However, its effectiveness in driving the economies of these countries is yet to be materialized. Since its early development of the model, many researchers have been exploring new ways in assisting countries to achieve their idealism. Many universities in developing countries are preparing themselves for a long battle of staying competitive and relevant. Among the strategies adopted are by having curriculums that are designed and developed based on requirements gathered from industry representatives in their Industry Panel. In this paper, we investigate and highlight some different University-Industry-Government Partnership issues. We also discuss some of the possible strategies that can be adopted in the form of an effective UIG model that can help developing countries to be more competitive.