Understanding University Enterprise Collaboration for Disaster Resilience in South-East Asia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
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.
Recommended 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
