There is an absolute need for the formation of active intermediary authorities in all fields
LAHORE: As one progresses from academia to the practical world, one experiences a 180-degree turn from a promising prospect to a harsh reality which is a grave concern for the beginners in any given field. Knowledge-synthesised minds of fairly brilliant individuals typically fail the practical grounds caused by the lack of field exposure and business modelling. This, in turn, is the failure of the whole system where institutes are accountable for outdated academic curriculum, unskilled professors with zero pragmatic approach, and largely useless co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Contrarily, the industry is accountable for self-interest based agendas, futile fellowship programmes and non-availability of quality resources for skillful training symposiums. There is an absolute need for the formation of active intermediary authorities in all fields to adequately regulate a comprehensive collaboration between the academia and experienced practitioners. Successful formation of joint platforms with active participation from both sides can be significantly productive in gradually improving technical, social and operational competencies, consequently bridging the gap between academia and practice.
Samdia Butt
Published in The Express Tribune, December 27th, 2019.
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