How edtech is reshaping the education landscape in Pakistan

How edtech is reshaping the education landscape in Pakistan

The government's efforts, while a step in the right direction, are far from sufficient and seem very fragmented in the way they are being executed.. Pakistan's education industry, which is typically slow to innovate has become highly volatile in the aftermath of Covid-19 and has created a number of opportunities for digital and tech-based learning solutions.. Out of 10 edtech startups that responded, the majority operated on either a B2B (33 percent) or B2C (29 percent) model, whereas B2NGO (14 percent), B2G (9 percent), and blended (9 percent) models were the less common ones.. Overall, 70 percent of the startups target a particular grade level while 30 percent do not, and all of the participating startups reported having a paid offering (product/service).. Several startups in Pakistan are using this opportunity to either offer independent learning solutions or are partnering with other players such as government institutions, telcos, and NGOs.. The current circumstances created by the pandemic have put further emphasis on the role of such startups in grappling with a massive need for learning solutions as education institutions remain closed and many have shifted to remote learning.. Knowledge Platform, established in 2003, provides its services to over 1500 schools around