2Sep, 2024
    Empowering MSMEs for Sustainable Growth: Capacity-Building Program for NEDA Officers

    To support sustainable growth for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), NEDA partnered with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and PASS Asia under the “UPLIFT” project. This initiative focuses on aiding migrant returnees and communities in vulnerable situations by enhancing their skills, promoting safe migration, and fostering economic resilience. As part of UPLIFT, a capacity-building program was organized on August 21, 2024, at the Subasinghe Conference Hall, Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute.

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    20Aug, 2024
    Empowering Enterprise Development: “GET Ahead” Training of Trainers (ToT)

    The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), successfully conducted the “Gender and Enterprise Together (GET) Ahead” Training of Trainers (ToT) program from 10th to 14th June 2024. This initiative aimed to strengthen the capabilities of NEDA officers in promoting enterprise development with a special focus on the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in Sri Lanka. A total of 20 officers from NEDA, representing both the head office and regional staff, participated in this intensive training.  

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    16Jul, 2024
    Youth Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme for the Students of Vocational Training Institutes 2024

    The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) is excited to announce the implementation of the Brain into Business Programme, in collaboration with the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC). This pioneering initiative aims to instil valuable skills and knowledge in aspiring entrepreneurs, equipping them for success in the competitive entrepreneurial domain. The program encourages educated youth to embrace entrepreneurship rather than solely seeking traditional employment. 

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    11Jul, 2024
    Field Visit: Mushroom Production Project

    The Swashakthi Bimmal Ekamuthuwa Society (Kurawalana) in Attanagalla DS stands as a community-driven development cluster project proposed by Ms. Wasanthi Senasinghe – Enterprise Development Officer at Attanagalle Divisional Secretariat. On the 5th of July, 2024, NEDA officials visited the society to evaluate the feasibility of funding this promising project. The visit was honored by the presence of Hon. Mr. Prasanna Ranaweera, Minister of State for Small and Medium Enterprise Development with the key figures from NEDA, including Mr. Lasantha Kariyapperuma – Chairman/DG. For more info>>

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