Pakistan can be the key to unlocking vast opportunities in the global talent market, positioning itself as a critical workforce provider amid an escalating international talent crisis. Across the world, economies are struggling to fill crucial roles in technology, healthcare, engineering, agriculture, medicine and finance. Various reports suggest that there are severe shortages being faced […]
SME growth in Pakistan: what is missing?
The economic growth of developing and emerging economies is invariably entwined with the growth of their small and medium enterprises (SME’s). Countries such as Japan, China, Brazil, India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, among others, have heavily relied on SME development for economic growth, through adoption of intensive policies and strategic private sector development. Therefore, given […]
Why are Civil Service Reforms bound to fail in Pakistan?
While the accountability agenda is flying high on the current politico-economic scene of Pakistan, the one that relates to promised reforms appears to be virtually non-existent. The government is completing one year in its office. However, the dream of bringing changes in the crumbling and inefficient governance structure does not appear to come true any […]