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Entrepreneurship & Small Business Promotion (Spanish Language)

The programme took place from November 13 to 26, 2025, with participation of 39 officials
from 12 ITEC partner countries. The Course module covered key areas such as Entrepreneur,
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Women and Entrepreneurship; Business Opportunity
Identification & Business Plan Preparation; Small Business Management; Designing and
Managing Support Services for Potential Entrepreneurs and Effective Business Counselling.

The course was designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds and aligned with the
international scenario for entrepreneurship development and small business.

Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Course Director, explained, “The programme developed a cadre of dedicated
professionals who will work for the promotion of economic activities in developing countries,
through well-curated strategies and vision.”

Gender Responsive Governance in Entrepreneurship

Gender Responsive Governance in Entrepreneurship programme was held during October 6-
17, 2025. The two-week programme brought together 38 professionals from 27 countries. The
programme aimed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills required to promote
gender equality and integrate within governance practices, thereby contributing to inclusive
and sustainable development outcomes.
Ms. Harmeet Kaur Dawar, Course Director, said, “By fostering gender-responsive governance,
governments can unlock transformative potential - ensuring equal access to opportunities, thus
strengthening social unity and propelling inclusive entrepreneurship.”
EDII remains committed to enhancing the capabilities of professionals from developing nations
by fostering entrepreneurship, promoting best practices and accelerating skill development.

International Participants with (1st
row 9th from R) Shri R.D. Barhat,
Joint Commissioner of Industries,
M S M E C o m m i s s i o n e r a t e ,
Government of Gujarat; (1st row
8th from R) Dr. Sunil Shukla
Director General, EDII and (1st row
7th from R) Dr. Satya Ranjan
Acharya Professor & Director -
Department of Entrepreneurship
Education, EDII.

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