LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Lahore School of Economics (LSE) have signed an MoU to initiate joint research and seminars on economic issues.
LCCI President Ijaz A Mumtaz and Lahore School of Economics Rector Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry inked the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations.
According to the MoU, both the organisations will work for capacity building programs through training and empowerment and boost mutual cooperation between the business community and educational institutions.
LCCI and LSE would collaborate and undertake projects to help the industry compete with the challenges faced in the 21st century.
Speaking on the occasion, LCCI President Ijaz A Mumtaz said that the agreement between both the institutions is a significant step in bringing the institutions/academia and trade, industry together. He said that the economic challenges being faced by the country need tailor-made and workable solutions and this is only possible through strong academia and industry linkage.
Lahore School of Economics Rector Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry said that the LSE will provide support to the LCCI on the economic issues. He said that the School will also conduct subject-specific workshops and seminars to equip the businessmen with latest working techniques.