Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency: Utilizing Global Best Practices for Entrepreneurship Development in Afghan Universities

Abstract

Afghan universities currently play a limited role in fostering

entrepreneurship, as entrepreneurship education is primarily

confined to theoretical courses within economics and public

administration faculties. This article explores how Afghan

universities can enhance their impact on entrepreneurship

development and national self-sufficiency by learning from the

experiences of entrepreneurial universities worldwide. Utilizing

qualitative analysis of secondary data, including case studies from

Afghan and international studies and theoretical frameworks such as

the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Entrepreneurial Intention

Model, the study discusses the need for comprehensive reforms that

integrate entrepreneurship across various disciplines, establish

innovation hubs, and foster university-industry-government

collaborations. Drawing on successful models from around the globe,

the article provides actionable recommendations for Afghan

universities to adopt innovative educational frameworks, build

sustainable support systems, and create dynamic entrepreneurial

ecosystems.