Technopreneurship for Driving Economic Growth in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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Ayesha Awan
Muhammad Haroon ul Hasnain
H.M. Jawad Arshad

Abstract

Technopreneurship is one type of technology-based entrepreneurship that can help Pakistan's economy grow. It could reduce the percentage of intellectual unemployment among freshly graduated college students by creating jobs. Numerous research works have illustrated the ways in which a college education shapes and moulds individuals' personalities and thought processes, ultimately influencing their choice to pursue a career in technopreneurship.The purpose of this study is to provide a summary of the literature on technopreneurship. Technopreneurship research was conducted by reviewing and analysing technology evaluations and scholarly publications. The problem with this study is that the understanding and proficiency of technopreneurship varies across students from different professions. To address these gaps, higher education should be able to take the initiative in making sure that every student has the chance to pursue technopreneurship as a career. The article underscores the need of fostering an inventive, imaginative, and daring culture inside the entrepreneurial milieu. Through the use of surveys, interviews with technopreneurs, policy officials, and corporate executives, as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis, the research gave a full understanding of the possibilities and challenges associated to technopreneurship in Pakistan. This research aims to provide useful recommendations to investors, entrepreneurs, and policy makers on how to leverage technopreneurship to propel economic growth in Pakistan. By fostering a robust technopreneurial environment, Pakistan may increase job chances, enhance its global competitiveness, and promote sustainable economic growth.

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Awan, A., Haroon ul Hasnain, M. and Jawad Arshad, H. 2023. Technopreneurship for Driving Economic Growth in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Literature Review. Journal of Policy Research. 9, 4 (Dec. 2023), 60–66. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00127.

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