At the 10th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED), held from April 29–30 at UPSA, Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor emphasized the urgent need for stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to drive Ghana’s economic transformation.
Under the theme “A Decade of Progress: Bridging Academia and Industry for Business Resilience in an Emerging Economy,” the event gathered academics, industry leaders, and policymakers to celebrate a decade of impactful research dialogue.
Prof. Mawutor stressed the importance of translating research into practical innovations that address local challenges and support business sustainability. He called for digital transformation and academic programs aligned with industry needs, stating that Ghana’s economic resilience depends on such partnerships.
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu, in a speech read on his behalf, commended UPSA’s role in industry-focused education and echoed calls for leveraging research to meet real-world needs.
AGI President Humphrey Kwesi Ayim-Darke described academia-industry collaboration as a strategic necessity for Ghana’s competitiveness and urged businesses to engage in shaping academic policy and curricula.
Prof. Abigail Opoku Mensah, Director of UPSA’s Research and Consultancy Centre, highlighted ICBMED’s impact on policy reforms, regional collaboration, and early-career researcher development, reaffirming UPSA’s commitment to relevant, responsive academic research.
Source:
https://upsa.edu.gh/ghanas-economic-future-depends-on-strong-academia-industry-collaboration-upsa-vice-chancellor/
Under the theme “A Decade of Progress: Bridging Academia and Industry for Business Resilience in an Emerging Economy,” the event gathered academics, industry leaders, and policymakers to celebrate a decade of impactful research dialogue.
Prof. Mawutor stressed the importance of translating research into practical innovations that address local challenges and support business sustainability. He called for digital transformation and academic programs aligned with industry needs, stating that Ghana’s economic resilience depends on such partnerships.
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu, in a speech read on his behalf, commended UPSA’s role in industry-focused education and echoed calls for leveraging research to meet real-world needs.
AGI President Humphrey Kwesi Ayim-Darke described academia-industry collaboration as a strategic necessity for Ghana’s competitiveness and urged businesses to engage in shaping academic policy and curricula.
Prof. Abigail Opoku Mensah, Director of UPSA’s Research and Consultancy Centre, highlighted ICBMED’s impact on policy reforms, regional collaboration, and early-career researcher development, reaffirming UPSA’s commitment to relevant, responsive academic research.
Source:
https://upsa.edu.gh/ghanas-economic-future-depends-on-strong-academia-industry-collaboration-upsa-vice-chancellor/