Thematic Area (1)
Developing a Conducive Business Environment for SMEs
Research Presentations
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Understanding the Drivers of Sustainable Enterpreneurial Practices in Pakistan’s Leather Industry: A Multi-Level Approach – Aqueel Imtiaz Wahga, Dr. Richard Blundel, Dr. Anja Schaefer |
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Technological Competitiveness – A Case Study of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Sialkot, Pakistan – Ahsan Munir |
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Public Sector Expert’s Presentations |
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Ms. Sahoohi Israr – Deputy Director, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) |
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2 |
Mr. Zulfiqar Ali – Director, Board of Investment (BOI), Lahore |
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Private Sector Expert’s Presentation
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1 |
Mr. Mughees Tahir -Program Manager PlanX |
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Thematic Area (2)
Local and International Market Development for SMEs
Research Presentations |
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Strategic HRM Practices and Knowledge Sharing in SMEs of Pakistan; The Intervening Role of Learning Commitment – Saba Akram |
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2 |
Measuring the Linkage of SHRM Practices with Service Behavior in Small and Medium Enterprises of Pakistan – Asma Saher |
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3 |
Strategic HR Practices, Employee Empowerment and Organizational Performance: Empirical Findings from Small and Medium Enterprises of Karachi – Saba Mateen |
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International Delegate / Development Agency’s Presentation
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1 |
Mr. Badar ul Islam – Program Officer SME, UNIDO Pakistan |
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Public Sector Expert’s Presentation |
1 |
Mr. Irfan Ahmed Rabbani – Chief Engineer, Pakistan Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) |
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Thematic Area (3)
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
Research Presentations |
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CPEC: A Silver Lining of Industrial Growth or Grievous Intervention for the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises of Pakistan – Aleena Shuja |
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2 |
Innovative Behavior of Women Entrepreneurs of Pakistan: Impact of Personality, Gender Stereotypes and Cultural Values – Dr. Masood ul Hassan and Sidra Sheikh |
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International Delegate / Development Agency’s Presentation
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1 |
Mr. Yasuhiro Tojo – Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) |
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2 |
Ms. Sara Parvez – Head of Higher Education & Skills, The British Council |
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Public Sector Expert’s Presentations |
1 |
Ms. Zainab Tariq – Program Manager, Plan 9, Government of Punjab |
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2 |
Mr. Mohammad Azam – Director, National Educational & Vocational Training Authority |
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Private Sector Expert’s Presentation |
1 |
Ms. Areej Mehdi – Research & Policy Strategist, MIT Enterprise Forum |
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