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“The programmes under the ITEC, Ministry of
External Affairs, Govt. of India are highly
relevant, based on contemporary requirement
and subscribing to the ethos of South-South
cooperation. I also notice an increased women
participation in these programmes which again
is a promising indication towards women-led
development. I urge all to implement the
learning back in their country and organization,
for national well-being.”
- Smt. Abhilasha Joshi, Additional Secretary
[DPA-II & IV], Ministry of External Affairs,
Government of India
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Chief Guest, Smt. Abhilasha Joshi, Additional Secretary [DPA-II & IV], Ministry of External Affairs,
Government of India addressing the participants during the valedictory function held on March 22,
2024.

“The programmes under the ITEC, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India are highly
relevant, based on contemporary requirement and subscribing to the ethos of South-
South cooperation. I also notice an increased women participation in these programmes
which again is a promising indication towards women-led development. I urge all to
implement the learning back in their country and organization, for national well-being.”

- Smt. Abhilasha Joshi, Additional Secretary [DPA-II & IV], Ministry of External Affairs,
Government of India

• Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship Development: During January 22 to
February 9, 2024, the programme aimed at empowering 22 women professionals from
11 countries by training them on the dynamics of launching and managing successful
businesses. The Programme modules focussed on Social and Economic aspects of
Women Empowerment; Motivation, Leadership & Team Building; Developing
Managerial Competencies among Women; Business Opportunity Identification and
Business Plan Preparation; Business Finance & Small Business Management and
Institutional Support System for Women Entrepreneurship. Educational study visits
gave an insightful exposure to the participants. Dr. Baishali Mitra was the Programme
Director.

• Developing Entrepreneurship within Cooperatives: Cooperatives have played a
significant role in collective investment schemes, as a big pillar of the private
investment strategy in Rwanda. This programme led by Dr. Rajesh Gupta, organised
during February 12 to March 1, 2024 for 24 officials from Rwanda, aimed at enhancing
the effectiveness of cooperatives in Rwanda through capacity building, knowledge
transfer and experience learning. Specifically, the programme focussed on imparting
learning on the concept, theories and principles of cooperatives and
entrepreneurship; government policies, cooperative management; financial planning
and business models; building a value driven organisation and related subjects.

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