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In a significant move to bolster the freelance landscape in Pakistan, Ignite, the National Technology Fund, is set to introduce an innovative subsidy model aimed at supporting 25,000 freelancers across the country through its co-working spaces project.
The initiative, part of the second phase of the co-working spaces project, has gained substantial momentum and is poised to make a lasting impact on the freelancing community.
Sources within the IT Ministry informed ProPakistani that funding for this project will be drawn from two primary sources. The Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) has already allocated Rs. 1 billion dedicated to establishing e-Rozgar centers nationwide. This fund will be utilized by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to create 250 e-Rozgar centers.
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The second phase of the project, overseen by Ignite, is nearing completion as it focuses on developing a subsidy model tailored to benefit 25,000 freelancers. In the final stages, Ignite is set to seek board approval before releasing a request for a proposal for the project.
This groundbreaking endeavor is estimated to cost between 2.5 billion to 3 billion rupees, with Ignite allocating the budget for subsidizing freelancers. The funds will ultimately flow to co-working space owners, empowering them to provide essential facilities for freelancers.
The Ministry of IT and Telecom is gearing up to launch the e-Rozgar centers for freelancers in the coming days. The PSEB, in collaboration with established Software Technology Parks across 27 cities, is diligently working on expanding the e-Rozgar network.
In a move to incentivize private building owners, the government is offering interest-free loans of up to 10 million rupees for the conversion of their buildings into e-Rozgar centers.
As this initiative takes shape, it not only promises to support freelancers but also aims to foster a more conducive environment for the thriving digital workforce in Pakistan.
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