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Fostering Global Collaborations;

Building Skills

...ITEC Supported Programmes

Global collaborations and knowledge sharing are essential for all-encompassing
development in today's interconnected world. EDII partakes in initiatives that promote
entrepreneurial growth and global partnerships. Under the support of Indian Technical and
Economic Cooperation, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, EDII has been extending a
helping hand to professionals of several countries in their journey of building skills and
competencies. Over the last two months, some of the significant programmes that took
place include:
Circular Economy, Sustainability and Enterprise Development: This unique, need-of-the-
hour programme was organized during November 6 -19, 2024. Twenty-eight participants
from 22 countries, representing government ministries and departments, attended the
programme. As stated by EDII Faculty, Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Programme Director, "Circular
economy and sustainable practices are drawing interest of countries across the globe. This
is a course with uniquely designed pedagogy, focusing on sustainable practices and
highlighting the role of entrepreneurship in ensuring economic growth on the premise of
sustainability, both locally and globally. This unique course offers an in-depth understanding
of the key aspects of circular economy, sustainability, and enterprise development.”

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII with International Participants at EDII.

As a tangible outcome of the programme, the participants were empowered with
knowledge and tools needed to implement circular economy principles in their respective
nations. The course is divided into three modules, each covering vital aspects of
sustainability and responsible enterprise development.

The modules included; Understanding Circular Economy; Integration of Circular Economy in
Enterprises, and Sustainability & Enterprise Development. Stakeholder responsibility,
stakeholder engagement, and policy frameworks for promoting sustainable businesses
were also deliberated at length. Participants also gained insights into measuring and
reporting sustainability impacts.
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