Entrepreneurship and innovation in Pakistan

Faculty / School

Faculty of Business Administration (FBA)

Was this content written or created while at IBA?

Yes

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

5-14-2009

Author Affiliation

Dr. Ishrat Husain is Dean and Director at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Conference Name

OECD Symposium on Innovation for Inclusive Growth

Conference Location

Paris

Conference Dates

March 20-21, 2014

First Page

1

Last Page

19

Keywords

Business, Entrepreneurship, Pakistan

Abstract / Description

Globalization, technological change and Demographics require a fresh thinking on the role of Business Schools in Developing Countries. Business Schools should adapt to these drivers of change and produce professionals with capabilities and qualities to compete in this new environment. IBA, the oldest Business School in Asia established in 1955 by Wharton has largely produced General Managers and Senior Executives for multinational corporations and large Pakistani firms. It has remained structurally unchanged. Pakistan has a large youthful population and the formal job creation opportunities would not be sufficient to absorb the growth in labour force. This requires a gradual shift from the existing model to a new model in which entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity are emphasized.

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