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The higher education sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is currently facing critical challenges, including issues of governance, financial constraints, and quality assurance. The devolution of higher education to provinces under the 18th Amendment has significantly impacted the governance and quality of universities in the region. Financial challenges, coupled with the need for greater autonomy and improved quality assurance mechanisms, have further complicated the landscape. Noting the importance of enhancing standards of Higher Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and bridging gap between the stakeholders, the Pakistan Development Foundation (PDF), IM Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Women University Mardan and Forum for Inquiry, Knowledge and Review (FIKR) are collaborating in a Stakeholder Conference titled “Transforming Higher Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Strategies and Way Forward”. This conference aims to bring together Vice Chancellors, elected government officials, government machinery, donors, and representatives from international organizations to deliberate on these pressing issues and develop a comprehensive strategy for the enhancement of standards of higher education in the province. This conference seeks to address pressing issues of universities by uniting key stakeholders to form a think tank dedicated to the advancement of higher education in KP.3. OBJECTIVES
3.1. To critically assess the impact of the devolution of higher education to provinces under the 18th Amendment
3.2. To address the financial challenges faced by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and explore sustainable solutions
3.3. To review the autonomy of universities under new legislative frameworks
3.4. To discuss strategies for developing employable graduates
3.5. To shift the focus of research impact from academic metrics to societal impact
3.6. To evaluate the role of provincial governments in financially supporting HEIs
3.7. To ensure quality assurance and standardization in higher education.
3.8. To bridge gap between key stakeholders including Administration of the Universities, Government, Higher Education Department, Higher Education Commission, Students, Community, Development Sector, Private Sector, Industry et cetera
Instructions for Researchers
Researchers are advised to submit abstracts of not more than 250 words in line with above objectives of the conference.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
IMSciences Peshawar, 1-A, Sector E-5, Phase 7, Hayatabad,Islamabad, Pakistan
