Citi, LUMS collaborating to bolster academia-industry linkages

Citi Pakistan and the Social Enterprise Development Centre, LUMS are collaborating on a capacity building project, which aims to create stronger linkages between higher education institutions and the industry. This project is supported by a $50,000 grant from the Citi Foundation.
'This programme is another initiative by Citi-LUMS to bolster academia-industry linkages in Pakistan and improve employment opportunities for our youth. This year marks Citi's 200th year globally and we are optimistic that such a community project will reiterate over 50 years of commitment to Pakistan and further strengthen our longstanding partnership with LUMS,' said Aliuddin Ahmed, Acting Country Officer for Citi Pakistan.-PR