Umar, T; Umeokafor, N; Zia, A; Egbu, C; Ahmed, S and Saidani, M (2025) How engineering and technology sectors are derailed by legislations: a case study of Pakistan. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 178(2), pp. 112-123. ISSN 17514304
Abstract
The engineering profession plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of societies and contributes to the gross domestic product of countries. This role, however, can be derailed by legislations that regulate such profession. This paper investigates the impacts of legislations on engineering profession in developing countries. The case of Pakistan where engineering profession is regulated by the Pakistan Engineering Council Act has been considered. A qualitative research approach is used in which 66 documents related to legislations, law cases, international standards, practices, and qualification frameworks have been reviewed to assess the impact of legislation on technology education and employment. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted with government officials to get their stance on the subject matter. The finding suggests that the absolute purpose of this legislation was to regulate the engineering profession; however, wrong interpretation of this regulation has barred qualified technology graduates from the practice of engineering within the country. The faulty regulations are required to be revisited to enable graduates to contribute to the development of Pakistan.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | education & training; engineering profession; government; legislations; Pakistan |
| Index terms: | documents, regulation, Pakistan, qualitative research, society, economic development, interview, developing country, legislation, profession, qualification, gross domestic product, case study, employment |
| Subjects: | research design and methodology, data collection methods, management, professional development, political science, institututions, economic analysis, legal systems, educational resources, economic development, development economics, Geography, communities and social development |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Business Strategy, Information Management, Research Practice, International Construction, Human Resources, Sustainability, Geographical Context, Education, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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