Several private and government initiatives have also been launched across all four provinces to empower entrepreneurs with mentoring, training and seed funding.
Innovation, however, is not just limited to startups and entrepreneurs in the country.
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Many forward thinking organisations in Pakistan have adopted innovation as a culture, striving not just for a sustainable, technological future for the public, but also as a means to empower and encourage its employees to explore and take risks.
“Telenor Pakistan has always been at the forefront when it comes to introducing innovative products within the Pakistani telecommunications industry, and the same goes behind the scenes when we work as a team,” says Knut Olav Nyhus Olsen, Chief Human Resource Officer Telenor Pakistan.
“We have introduced a series of workplace practices, activities and dedicated projects that give our employees a chance to pitch ideas and strategies that can impact millions of lives,” Knut said.
According to Sigve Brekke, President and CEO of Telenor Group, Telenor's operations have for years been consistently ranked as a top – if not the top – employer in Pakistan and is sought after by Pakistan’s best young talent as one of the best places to work at.
Encouraging their employees to take risks, explore new avenues and think creatively outside the box is not just a local, but a global part of work culture at Telenor.
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The need to have innovation at the core of the organisational structure is not only imperative to the success of these individuals, but also the overall growth of the company.