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.