Collaborative Nexus Between University-Industry-Government as an Innovation for Community Development
Amni Zarkasyi Rahman, Widiartanto, Fendy Eko Wahyudi

Universitas Diponegoro

Abstract

The relationship between university-government-industry will be able to give a significant impact in the effort of community empowerment in a region. This relationship cannot be separated from the importance of assistance done by the academia, government as framework and programs basis in refer to RPJMD (Mid-term Regional Development Plans), as well as funding from private sector through CSR for example. Road Map of empowerment which is the result of discussions and agreement between university-government-industry is necessary for the output of community development programs implemented in accordance with predetermined plans. This paper will provide a case study of collaborative nexus between academia, business private sectors, government in enhancing community development for people empowerment in Indonesia. By studying the case of community development project in Cilacap Central Java this paper seeks to portray the growing of CSR practice in developing countries. This paper argues that the strong collaboration and accordance between academia, private sector, and government are defining variable for applicable community development project. On the other hand, active role of community itself is critical for assuring community development programs able to achieve empowerment of the society.

Keywords: Relationship; empowerment; CSR

Topic: Social Sciences