Pakistan's economy coming out of crises: Hafeez Shaikh
Last updated on: 17 February,2020 07:52 pm
He said that Pakistan has not been doing good job in terms of exports
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Adviser to the Prime Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Monday said that since the economy was coming out of the crises, institutes of management sciences and graduates could contribute to promote export-led growth.
Addressing to the 7th Deans and Directors Conference 2020 organized by National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC), he said "We have to find a way to make business education more relevant".
He further stated that Pakistan has not been doing good job in terms of exports and attracting foreign investments for which "we need to check our education system to know why we couldn t penetrate international markets." The advisor said that academia should tailor our educational practices to fulfill the demand of our economy.
He emphasized on gender inclusivity and stated that females have no opportunity from rural areas to contribute in the job market.
Talking on inclusivity, he stated that "we should include all stakeholders who have the potential to participate.
There is need to include people from rural areas, people who are smart but underprivileged and people who are ready to play their part but have barriers.
He said the universities should think in terms of need-based scholarship, remedial courses, incentives in private sectors, hybrid method of teaching, and quality internships.
"We need to appreciate entrepreneur by giving them findings and platforms.
"The advisor stated that Finance Ministry, Ministry of economic affairs and private enterprises should come together to address the current situation.