Dossier
ILO
Coverage of ILO in the Nexus archive.
- Sequencing skills and degrees
Pakistan's education system faces a structural misalignment between education and sectors with comparative advantage, leading to shortages of skilled workers and underemployed graduates. The article argues for prioritizing technical skills and productivity in sectors where Pakistan can compete, while gradually improving universities, citing examples like South Korea, China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to highlight the importance of workforce capabilities for economic growth.