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Education & Employability in Pakistan

November 2024

The policy brief “Education & Employability in Pakistan” highlights critical flaws in Pakistan’s education system, including inadequate funding, outdated curricula, insufficient teacher training, and weak industry-academia linkages, which exacerbate graduate unemployment. It emphasizes that systemic reforms are crucial to bridging the gap between education and job market demands. Recommendations include increasing the education budget, modernizing curricula, promoting technical and vocational training, enhancing teacher development, and fostering entrepreneurship. Addressing these challenges through innovative approaches and public-private partnerships can align education with employability, contributing to economic growth and social progress. The brief underscores education as a cornerstone for national development.