Poverty Alleviation through Technology and Entrepreneurship Dr Engr Javed Yunas Uppal Pakistan Foundation for the Advancement of Engineering and Technology 1-A, Aibeck Block, Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan Tel: Fax: Web:
PovertyPoverty GenerationGeneration Wealth flows from poor to the rich Commercial enterprises play ruthlessly Capture consumers by marketing techniques Enslave workers by benefit programs Get more and give less
FLOW OF RETURNS
Poverty Reduction Circulate wealth where it is generated Build Entrepreneurs Do capacity building actuating self esteem Provide technology incubation
Technology Incubation Centers Map and forecast the needs of the industry Develop experties in target fields Provide design and development Run pre-secured employment programs Develop self employed technical- entrepreneurs
GRADUATES TAKING UP ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Informal Sector Work at homes, PoorPoor households, Small Workshops, Cottage industries
Participative Mechanism
ROLE OF FOUNDATION NETWORKING: Communities Markets Financing Technology Incubation Centers