Genevieve Lim

Economics and strategy consultant; former public servant managing the development of smart and sustainable districts in Singapore. Passionate about leveraging my experiences in consulting and the public sector to promote positive socio-economic outcomes in the Asia Pacific region.

Key areas of expertise: smart city development; shaping skills and education policy to prepare workforces for the digital economy; and promoting environmental sustainability in public policy and business outcomes.

Survey of Career Offices of Chinese Universities

A survey among the staff of Chinese universities showed that about 80% of them agreed that the number of self-employed graduates has increased over the years. Results also revealed that 65% of entrepreneurship graduates who became self-employed were opportunity driven while 35% became so out of necessity. This presentation shares key recommendations to improve PRC's education policies.