Islamabad: On April 24, 2024, a two-day conference on Social Entrepreneurship in Pakistan was organized by the Pakistan Accountability Lab Pakistan with the support of the US Mission in Pakistan and in collaboration with Pakistan and the United States. The United Nations System (PUAN) will end on April 24, 2024 in Islamabad.
“With more than 44,000 exchange loans, PUAN members like you create climate-friendly businesses, invest in community-run businesses, encourage access to markets for disadvantaged and marginalized communities, and solve intractable challenges through entrepreneurship – all contributing? Pakistan’s growth and development. said Andrew Schofer, deputy chief of mission.
“Social entrepreneurship is not just a buzz word; the driving force for tomorrow’s change, the catalyst for inclusive growth and the path to empowerment for all members of society,” reiterated former Senator and Chairman of the Senate Defense Committee Mushahid Hussain Syed in a speech at the conference.
Accountability Lab Executive Director Fayaz Aseesen, while talking to participants at the opening ceremony, highlighted the conference’s key focus on the relationship between social entrepreneurship, business and civic engagement, its impact on Pakistan and ways to address related issues. The conference, attended by 120-150 mid-level graduates and experts from the private and public sectors including civil society organizations, academics, members of parliament and the media, from all over the country, engaged in discussions, fostered partnerships and paved the way for a more socially and economically conscious Pakistan. sustainable. Talks by industry experts, exhibition visits, general discussions, brainstorming sessions and group presentations are the highlights of the conference.
The President of Pakistan-U.S. Sahibzada Aamir Khalil, CEO of Cliffs Network, said: “This conference is not just about talk; it’s about action. We are here to identify and address barriers to the growth of social entrepreneurship in Pakistan, provide actionable insights and solutions to create an enabling ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs social.’
The conference features a variety of events and activities designed to inspire, educate and empower attendees, including panel discussions with experts; guest lectures, visits to key government institutions that help develop skills and strengthen the business ecosystem; and develop an action plan to promote social entrepreneurship.
In his closing remarks, Ali Imran, Chairman of Accountability Labs in Pakistan, said, “Our discussion focused on the dynamic and important topic of Social Entrepreneurship. From envisioning its future to exploring the tangible results that can be achieved through technological innovation and public-private partnerships that strong and inclusive network, we leave no stone unturned.
