Consultative Meeting on Proposed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)

GCNP was privileged to organize the inaugural first Principles for Responsible Education (PRME) Consultative Meeting, co-hosted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) on May 23rd, 2023 where the Esteemed heads of universities, business schools, and business executives were invited to attend.

Dr. S. M. Tariq Rafi, Chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC), graced the event as the esteemed Chief Guest, while Mr. Kamran Bilgrami, Director of the Center for Executive Education, was the Guest of Honor.

The primary focus of the meeting was to bridge the gap between academia and business through the development of a curriculum for responsible management education. This curriculum aimed to strike a balance between economic objectives and sustainability goals. The attendees expressed great interest in this concept and demonstrated their dedication to contribute to this initiative. They also commended GCNP for taking the initiative.

Chairman Sindh HEC emphasizes importance of UNGC PRNE

Karachi, May 23, 2023 – “Responsible management education is the compass guiding us towards a sustainable future, and together with GCNP, we will navigate this transformative journey, empowering future leaders to shape a better world.” this was stated by Chairman Sindh HEC Dr S. M. Tariq Rafi, who was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Consultative Meeting on Proposed Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) organized by Global Compact Network Pakistan and hosted by Center for Executive Education (CEE), Karachi. He further emphasized the need for Industry-Academia collaboration not only to promote PRME and Sustainable Development Goals, but also to improve the quality of education.

The event brought together esteemed leaders, experts, and stakeholders in the field of management education to discuss and provide insights on the revised principles of PRME.