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Empowering Global Talent

...Supported by Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation,

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

In today's interconnected world, global partnerships and knowledge sharing are vital for
inclusive development. EDII undertakes capacity-building programmes in diverse areas that
foster entrepreneurship and global collaborations. Under the support of Indian Technical
and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, EDII has been
handholding professionals from developing nations in strengthening their skills and
capabilities. In the past two months, several key programmes have been conducted,
including the following:

• Industrial, Infrastructure & Sustainable Project Preparation and Appraisal

May 30,2025: Shri Rakesh Sharma, President – EDII and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IDBI The programme took place from March 26, 2025 to April 8, 2025. 9 Officials from 6 ITEC
Bank Limited inaugurated the Multipurpose Hall in the presence of Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.
partner countries attended the programme. The Course module covered essential areas
such as Project Development Cycle; Framework to Identify Industrial; Infrastructure &
Sustainable Opportunities; Market Analysis; Technical Analysis & Financial Analysis;
May 26-29, 2025: Annual Plan 2025–26 Review & Brainstorming Session. Environmental Analysis; Risk Analysis; Infrastructure Development & Financing;
National Cost-Benefit Analysis and other critical areas.

The programme ably updated knowledge of officials in the areas of project preparation
& appraisal techniques, as well as the decision-making process in sectors of industrial,
infrastructure & sustainable opportunities. Course Director, Dr. Amit Kumar Dwivedi,
Professor, EDII, expected the participants to reach enhanced viability, returns and
effective investment decisions.”

• Informal Sector, Enterprise and Local Economic Development
The programme commenced on May 15 and concluded on May 28, 2025. 37
participants representatives business/industry Associations; funding agencies focusing
on Informal Sector/Entrepreneurship and Civil Society Organizations/NGOs attended
the programme. The participants were mainly involved in managing development
projects and in Local Economic Development. 15 countries were represented.

The programme was delivered using a blend of tools and techniques aimed at
enhancing participants’ knowledge and implementation readiness. Through classroom
lectures, case studies, and action plan preparation, it was ensured that they receive a
practical learning experience. Through six comprehensive modules, the course
provided participants with first-hand exposure to implementing Local Economic
Development structure— the one that they could readily adopt and apply in their
respective countries. Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Associate Professor, EDII was the Course
Director.

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