The study presented in this report has been conducted by the Government Innovation Lab (GIL), University of Balochistan with technical and financial assistance of the Planning and Development Department (P&DD), Government of Balochistan and UNDP Balochistan.

Appreciation is extended to entrepreneurs, NGOs, government officials, university teachers, students, and participants from Lasbela Industrial Estates Development Authority (LIEDA) and Chamber of Commerce Quetta who provided valuable input and feedback for the analysis and assessment.

Great appreciation is also extended to the participants of key informant interviews. Special thanks to the Balochistan SDGs Support Unit for their valuable contributions.