Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) and National School of Public Policy (NSPP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual co-operation between these organizations in the areas of education, research, training and capacity building.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Naveed A Malik, Rector Virtual University of Pakistan and Mr. Azmat Ali Ranjha, Rector National School of Public Policy at NSPP on March 30, 2018.

The MoU envisages collaboration between the two institutions to promote high quality of in service training for civil servants. Both organizations also agreed to deliver trainings and conduct assessments that are compliant with regulating bodies and the needs of public service.

By virtue of this MoU, VU will assist NSPP in developing specialized courses for in-service and pre-service training of civil servants. VU will also develop the courses for NSPP which will be administered to various levels of civil servants. VU shall also administer examination procedure and provide its e-library to provide practical and contemporary skills of information communication technology.

Dr. Naveed A Malik, Rector VU, while expressing his views, said that this collaboration aimed to build capacity to foster more evidence-based policy formulation among policy makers and bureaucrats through ICT based services of Virtual University of Pakistan. He also briefed about VU’s endeavors and conscientious efforts towards improving the educational standards of Pakistan. He also said that this linkage will substantially help foster the development of human capital in both institutions.

Mr. Azmat Ali Ranjha, Rector National School of Public Policy appreciated the expertise and professional ability of VU and expressed hope that the endeavour will go a long way in establishing a framework for sharing knowledge, experience and insights to strengthen Pakistan.