Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman of #NutshellGroup and Pakistan's former Minister for Investment, delivered a thought-provoking keynote at the EdTech Pakistan Conference 2024 in Islamabad. Speaking on the theme "The Economic Opportunity of EdTech: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Educators," Azfar underscored the critical role of EdTech in promoting inclusion, driving economic growth, and fostering innovation across Pakistan. He highlighted the immense potential of the global EdTech market, currently valued at over USD 250 billion and projected to exceed USD 400 billion by 2027. However, he expressed concern that Pakistan, despite being the fifth-largest country in the world with a population exceeding 250 million - 67% of whom are under the age of 30 - has only attracted approximately USD 100 million in EdTech investments over the last decade. Azfar stressed the need for a comprehensive national policy on EdTech and urged all stakeholders, including the government, private sector, and educators, to collaborate effectively. In his concluding remarks, Azfar highlighted Pakistan's young population as a goldmine of opportunities. He stressed that with strategic planning and targeted initiatives, Pakistan could emerge as a significant player in the global EdTech space, transforming its education system and fueling economic growth. #EdTechPakistan2024 #EdTechPakistan Rabia Ahmad Usman Yousuf
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