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They Speak...

• Strategic Planning Programme for Officials of Entrepreneurship Development
Centres (EDCs)
“I got an opportunity to evaluate “This programme was highly useful
The Strategic Planning Programme for Officials of Entrepreneurship Development
'Strategic Planning' through for me. Very well planned with an eye
Centres (EDCs) was held from 31st March to 11th April 2025. The programme brought o n t h e c r i t i c a l a s p e c t s o f
together 28 senior and middle-level officials from 10 countries. The two-week different perspectives and management and implementation,
programme was designed to equip EDC officials with the strategic vision and under different circumstances. I this programme was highly insightful,
managerial acumen required to enhance entrepreneurship in their respective am happy to have gained new o p e n i n g u p n e w b o u n d s o f
countries through appropriate and need-based projects and programmes at their knowledge and skills.” competence. I am glad I attended.”
respective EDC. The programme aligned with India's broader commitment to Dr. Olivier Mukulira Mrs. My Anh Nguyen
fostering global economic cooperation and knowledge exchange through Managing Director, Rwanda Institute Project Manager, The Assistance Center (TAC) Agency for Private
of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and
entrepreneurship. Dr. Raman Gujral, Professor, EDII, was the Course Director. Enterprise Development, Ministry of Finance, Vietnam
Microfinance (RICEM)

“Very well moduled and executed, this programme was bedrock of learning to plan
Participants felicitated the Chief Guest.
strategically against the backdrop of the given set up mandates, situations and
expected outcomes. I got an all-encompassing vision of what a well-undertaken
planning process could achieve.”

Mr. Sengthong Phothisane
Technical Advisor, Lao-India Entrepreneurship Development Center (LIEDC), Laos

Shri Viraj Singh, Additional Secretary (DPA-II & IV), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt.
of India was the Chief Guest at the Valediction of the programme. Addressing the
programme, Shri Singh stated, "Entrepreneurial development is the key to
sustainable economic growth. Through this programme, the officials gained
knowledge and skills that can drive impactful transformation in their respective
countries. By fostering collaboration and helping developing nations, we can
collectively build a robust global entrepreneurship ecosystem.”
Senior Officials from Lao-India Entrepreneurship Development Center (LIEDC), Laos in
interaction with (4th from R) Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII and (3rd from R)
Dr. Raman Gujral, Professor, EDII.

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