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Technical Note

Higher Education in Pakistan (1947-2013): A Perspective on Critical Issues and The Way Forward

Shezeen Salim Hemani, Arif Nazir Butt

INDUSTRY : Education

AREA : Business Government/International Economy

ORGANIZATION : Higher Education Commission Pakistan

LENGTH : 18

LUMS No : 16-303-2015-2

PUBLICATION YEAR : 2015

KEYWORDS:

Education,Pakistan,Critical Issues,Way Forward,Higher Education Commission,HEC,Education Sector,Recommendations,Developments,Findings,Universities,Public Sector,Educational Policies,Economic Plans,Development,Challenges,Education Budget,Standard,Access

DESCRIPTION:

This note presents an overview of the state of higher education in Pakistan from 1947 till 2013. It is an attempt to identify and understand sector related issues and challenges and henceforth, propose a set of recommendations. The first section of the note establishes the significance of higher education as the globally accepted vehicle for national growth and progress. This is followed by a discussion on the existing state of higher education in Pakistan. This is done by reporting statistical data and indicators that illustrate major developments, the role of policy and the contribution of key players including the government as well as public and private institutions. The note concludes with an integrated perspective on the critical issues and suggests ways that could possibly take the sector forward in the years to come. To summarise, this note is an effort to meet its objectives keeping in consideration certain limitations, including the limiting scope of the study and availability of up-to-date data.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1) To learn about the development of the higher education sector. 2) To provide an in depth insight into the sector related problems and challenges. 3) To reflect and suggest recommendations for moving forward.

SUBJECTS COVERED:

Business Government, International Economy, Education