A brief overview of current situation and perspective of entrepreneurship education in Pakistan with respect to other countries. | [Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Iffat Batool: Department of Education, College of Education, Xixi Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China

2. Xu Xiaozhou: Department of Education, College of Education, Xixi Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China

3. I. H. Shamsi: Institute of Education, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P.R. China

4. Zhang Hongshia: Institute of Education, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P.R. China

5. Li Na: Department of Education, College of Education, Xixi Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China

6. Mei Weihui: Department of Education, College of Education, Xixi Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China

7. S. Shahbaz Hussain: Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Entrepreneurship is a progression of vision, creativity and change. It entails an energy and enthusiasm towards the establishment and implementation of novel thoughts and innovative solutions. After almost six decades of neglect, higher education of Pakistan has started to show significant promise. Several projects are planned at modernization and capacity building of the system has been started as part of the long term strategic plan. However, there is a problem of deficiency of PhD programs to provide entrepreneurship facility. On the other hand, another problem arise due to lack of staff, which can be overcome by increasing the faculty staff, developing a strong network, and developing linkage and faculty exchange programs with universities having well known background in entrepreneurship education. In conclusion there is a need to boost researchon entrepreneurship education. Research will raise knowledge of the focus area, which will provide base for entrepreneurship practices. To strengthen entrepreneurship education, teachers and students must develop positive approach concerning the importance of entrepreneurship; their contribution will help in spreading of knowledge and awareness among people.Moreover, government must pay attention to entrepreneurship education and implement the policies of the modal countries in Pakistani universities. Pakistani Universities should provide friendly atmosphere to the foreigners to visit them and start collaboration.

Page(s): 15-20

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Published: Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences, Volume: 9, Issue: 1--2, Year: 2013

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