Dr. Altaf Hussain

Degree: Teaching New Venture Leadership, Entrepreneurship

Duration: 2016 - 2016

Skills: Global Entrepreneurship Teacher Boot Camp, Project Management, Analysis, Entrepreneurship

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Duration: 2012 - 2015

Skills: CEDI, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Analysis, Training, Python (Programming Language), Research, Statistical Data Analysis

Google Data Analytics Specialization

Platform: Coursera

Issued Date: Apr 2023

Credential ID: K5B5V7CZKNV5

Prepare Data for Exploration

Platform: Coursera

Issued Date: Mar 2023

Expires: Dec 2030

Credential ID: GXZCWE93GL87

Skills: Data Analysis

THINC Fellowship

Issuer: Tencent and Viva la Vida

Date Issued: Dec 2023

Associated With: Sukkur IBA University (AACSB Accredited)

Description: THINC (Technology, Humanity, Inclusion, Nurture, Changemakers) fellowship powered by Tencent and Viva la Vida. It brings together a diverse community of leaders from over 30 countries, including entrepreneurs, influencers, scholars, artists, politicians, investors, and activists. THINC fellows engage in intellectual discussions on the intersection of technology and humanity, embark on projects with significant social impact, and cultivate a close-knit network of the brightest minds worldwide.

Global Goodwill Ambassador (Humanitarian) Pakistan

Issuer: Richard Di Pilla, Founder Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation

Date Issued: Oct 2018

Associated With: Sukkur IBA University (AACSB Accredited)

Description: Nominated Global Goodwill Ambassador (Humanitarian) Pakistan by Richard Di Pilla for work on promoting and creating education, training opportunities for youth with a special focus on girls from humble backgrounds in rural areas of Pakistan, aiming to make the world a better place as Director of EDC Sukkur IBA.

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/activity:6454119308007141376/ https://www.globalgoodwillambassadors.org/

Director (Professor) Executive Development Center

Company: Sukkur IBA University (AACSB Accredited)

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Dec 2015 - Present

Location: Pakistan

Description: Designed and managed a diverse array of development, research, consultancy, and training programs, thereby significantly impacting over 15,000 individuals, particularly youth and marginalized communities, over the past five years. This work encompasses organizational development aimed at enhancing effectiveness through strategies training initiatives, equipping professionals across various disciplines with the essential tools and knowledge to bolster their managerial capabilities. Developed and excelled in executive education and management development by creating and delivering open-enrollment courses, comprehensive training programs, and customized client-specific programs. Additionally, managed consultancy services to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of different organizations, ensuring the successful implementation of development initiatives. Furthermore, demonstrated proficiency in development program management and grant writing, facilitating the acquisition of substantial funding to support impactful projects and initiatives.

Skills: SQL Research Training & Development Problem Solving Entrepreneurship Statistical Data Analysis Higher Education Administration People Management Proposal Writing Analysis Organization Skills Training Project Management Project Coordination Python (Programming Language) Higher Education Leadership

Consultant

Company: Freelance

Employment Type: Freelance

Duration: Nov 2003 - Present

Location: Pakistan

Description: Project Lead for the Youth Eco-Development Project under the Power to Youth Project, sponsored by EU. The eco-entrepreneurship program at Sukkur IBA was recognized by the United Nations as an Academic Impact initiative. The project was highlighted on the UN's website, showcasing the university's contribution to eco-entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Team Lead for the development and delivery of the European Union’s Sindh Technical Assistance, Development through Enhanced Education Program (STA-DEEP) Project, awarded by UNICEF to EDC Sukkur IBA University from 2022 to 2024. Team Lead for the Regional Youth Digital Skills Strategies (South Asia) project, awarded by the Commonwealth Secretariat, UK, to the DICE Consortium in 2021. South Asia Lead for the COP26 Global Youth Letter on Young People, Cultural Relations, and Climate Action by the British Council in 2021, national surveys of 11 countries. Soft Skill TNA Consultant & Key Expert for the CERBM Project, jointly executed by a consortium of AIT, Thailand, BU, and Sukkur IBA University for the (GPP) by Govt of Balochistan, funded by the World Bank. Country Representative for Pakistan in the Global University Entrepreneurial Students' Spirit Survey (GUESSS) since December 2015. Scholarship Advisor for the Pakistan Reading Project, managed by World Learning and funded by USAID in 2014. Project Consultant for the Sindh Education Foundation Verification Survey, supporting the opening of low-cost private sector schools in rural areas by the World Bank. Project Lead for the Talent Hunt Program (Foundation Semester), aimed at students from rural districts of Sindh with humble backgrounds, awarded by the Government of Sindh in 2010. Team Leader/Principal Researcher for the research project 'Exploring Rural Economy (SME & Agricultural Survey of Sukkur)' by the State Bank of Pakistan in 2009.

Skills: Research Training & Development Market Research Problem Solving Statistical Data Analysis Higher Education Administration Proposal Writing Analysis Organization Skills Training Project Management Project Coordination Python (Programming Language)

Toward sustainable smart agriculture in a developing country: An empirical analysis of green firms determinants

Journal: Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility

Publication Date: 2024-09-24

Description: Green entrepreneurship's role in achieving socio-economic and environmental objectives has garnered significant scholarly attention. Yet, the internal and external factors influencing green agricultural enterprises' growth and sustainability remain under-explored. This study aims to validate the Green Agriculture Support Framework (GASF), positing that strategic alignment of internal (technology, talent management) and external (formal institutions, government support, culture) support elements fosters green agriculture enterprise growth, particularly those leveraging Agriculture 4.0 technologies. Survey data from Pakistani green enterprise managers and employees were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the partial least squares (PLS) approach in SmartPLS. Findings indicate that external variables significantly impact green enterprise development while internal factors have limited influence. Policymakers should focus on enhancing the external environment through intensive government support, less rigid formal institutions, entrepreneurial culture, and improved economic conditions. Internal factors like outdated technology and rigid talent management policies may hinder growth. This research contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence supporting the organismic integration theory (OIT) and its implications for green policy development. Understanding these determinants assists in identifying areas requiring policymaker attention for effective green agricultural sector growth.

Other Authors: Yes

Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=gV0MDE8AAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=gV0MDE8AAAAJ:t6usbXjVLHcC

Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students' Survey (GUESSS) , Pakistan Report.2023

Journal: GUESSS

Publication Date: 2023-06-01

Description: For its tenth edition, the GUESSS Survey 2023 has drawn participation from 57 countries and received 226,000 responses overall, demonstrating its growing worldwide reach. In Pakistan 354 students from 14 different public and private institutions took part in this study. The main conclusions are outlined below.

Other Authors: No

Link: https://www.guesssurvey.org/resources/nat_2023/GUESSS_Report_2023_Pakistan.pdf

Green Entrepreneurship

Institution: UNDP

Associated With: Freelance Consultant

Higher Education Leadership: A program for Vice Chancellors and Senior Deans.

Institution: LUMS Pakistan

Associated With: Sukkur IBA University (AACSB Accredited)

Mentor

Organization: MIT Launch

Duration: Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

Field: Education

Description: MIT Launch provides materials and support to high schools throughout the school year to help students develop entrepreneurial skills and mindset. Club members launch a real startup in teams, using course materials that follow MIT standards and receive invaluable guidance from mentors.

Location: N/A

Guest Editor

Organization: Open Journal of Business and Management

Duration: Jul 2024 - Present

Field: Education

Description: Special Issue on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Business.

Location: N/A