Understanding university enterprise collaboration for disaster resilience in South-East Asia
International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment
ISSN: 1759-5908
Article publication date: 10 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This paper is part of the ERASMUS+-funded Strengthening University Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia (SECRA) project. This study aims to map collaborative architecture between partner universities and the public/private sectors to provide a contextualised collaboration framework for disaster resilience (DR) in South-East Asia.
Design/methodology/approach
Documentary reviews were conducted in partner countries to establish the current context of university enterprise collaborations (UEC) in South-East Asia. A concept-centric approach permitted the synthesis of concepts from each country review, allowing for comparisons between collaborative practices that impact the success of DR collaborations.
Findings
The review identified that funding, continuity, long-term strategic plans and practical implementation are lacking in partner countries. However, each country demonstrated good practices and identified enablers and barriers that impact DR collaborations.
Research limitations/implications
The synthesis revealed a lack of a practical understanding of real-world barriers. Further research is needed to understand real-world experiences in DR collaborations and to provide insights into barriers, enablers and good practices in DR collaborations. Gaining an “on-the-ground” perspective will provide detailed insights and the feasibility of implementation.
Practical implications
The findings provide the foundations for developing a heuristic UEC framework that can inform policies and practices for DR in partner countries.
Social implications
The findings can inform various stakeholder policies and practices and promote the exchange of ideas between stakeholders to enhance DR in South-East Asia.
Originality/value
The results are relevant within the South-East Asian, as governments have intensified the adoption of measures to encourage UEC for DR.
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Acknowledgements
This paper is funded by ERASMUS+ project titled “SECRA - Strengthening University-Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia” (Grant Agreement No. 6 l 9022-EPP- l-2020- l-SE-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP). The project involved several universities from countries in the EU, Mid-Sweden University (Sweden – Lead) and Tallinn University (Estonia); and from the UK, University of Central Lancashire (Co-Lead) and University of Huddersfield. Project also involves partner country universities from Sri Lanka, University of Ruhuna, University of Peradeniya and University of Sri Jayewardenepura; from Thailand, Chiang Mai University, Naresuan University and Mahasarakham University; and finally, from the Philippines, Ateneo De Manilla University, Philippine Normal University and Malayan Colleges Laguna.
The findings presented in this paper are based on a literature review/systematic review of literature carried out in partner countries. Acknowledgement goes to all the researchers who carried out the literature reviews. The authors would like to acknowledge K.S. Lasith Gunawardena and Sanduni Navodya (University of Sri Jayewardenepura), Champa M. Navaratne and Dasun Senanayaka (University of Ruhuna) and Chaminda S. Bandara at (University of Peradeniya) for their contributions towards the review conducted in Sri Lanka. The authors would also like to acknowledge Proceso L. Fernandez Jr. and Erika Rose Alejar (Ateneo de Manila University), Lea Amor Cortez and Arlyne G. Marasigan (Philippine Normal University) and Raychelle Artuz-Brooks (Malayan Colleges Laguna) for their contributions towards the Philippines review.
Citation
Tucker, R.C., Liyanage, C., Robinson, S.J., Montebon, D.R., Gotangco Gonzales, C.K., Olpoc, J.C., Patacsil, L.B., Tantanee, S., Buranajarukorn, P., Apichayaku, O.S., Weerasinghe, R.N. and Dissanayake, R. (2023), "Understanding university enterprise collaboration for disaster resilience in South-East Asia", International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-02-2023-0010
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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