Comments on: Building the Innovation Economy https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/ Community of Scholars, Practitioners & Readers. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:40:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 By: Shahjahan Chaudhary https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/#comment-5 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:55:09 +0000 /?p=311#comment-5 In reply to Ayesha Bilal.

While I used to believe in the “brain drain” theory – I have reversed my views. We need to rapidly produce and export tech talent around the world. Without connecting Pakistan’s innovation economy to global tech hubs – we cannot accelerate our exposure or growth.

We should also solve the challenges facing entrepreneurs and innovators locally to build our capacity for growth and global orientation.

]]> By: Yusuf https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/#comment-4 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:18:21 +0000 /?p=311#comment-4 Well written. Addresses major issues and questions and is heartfelt. Would be good to maybe mention outcomes of NICKarachi to date? Also Ignite funds but also designed the program based on a study of why incubators have failed or succeeded around the world since 1965. The RFP and contract manifested this design and principles.

]]> By: Ayesha Bilal https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/#comment-3 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:35:25 +0000 /?p=311#comment-3 Well said. Innovation can be a driver for future growth of our country. Not only is there a lack of institutions but unfortunately also a lack of teachers/trainers/professors owning to massive brain drain. How can we stop young people getting training or technical education from going abroad so they can invest their time to innovate in Pakistan?

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