On September 15, 1964, the Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation programme, popularly known as ‘ITEC’ was instituted as a bilateral programme of assistance of the Government of India, in partnership with developing countries. Under ITEC, total 161 countries from Asia, Africa, East Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean as well as Pacific and Small Island countries were invited to share an Indian development experience acquired over seven decades of India’s existence as a free nation.

ITEC is response-oriented and addresses the needs of developing countries. As a result of different activities under this programme, there is now a visible and growing awareness among other countries about the competence of India as a provider of technical know-how and expertise as well as training opportunities, consultancy services and feasibility studies. It has also generated immense goodwill and substantive co-operation among the developing countries.

• Training (civilian and defence) in India of nominees from ITEC partner countries 
• Projects and project related activities such as feasibility studies and consultancy services
• Deputation of Indian experts abroad
• Study tours
• Gifts/Donations of equipment on the request of ITEC partner countries
• Aid for Disaster Relief (ADR)

ITEC is the flagship programme of the Indian Government’s capacity building effort; it covers the wide geographical area and implements innovation forms of technicalities. Through the major activity of capacity building, professionals and people from developing countries are offered unique training courses, both civilian and defence in different centres of excellence in India. It has prepared them for professional skills and the globalised world. Since its inception in 1964, India has trained thousands of trainees in ITEC and Special Commonwealth African Assistance Programme (SCAAP) partner countries.

ITEC-EDII Association

EDII’s association with ITEC division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, started in 2000-2001. Over these 24 years of fruitful association, the institute has organized 192 training courses, encompassing various facets of entrepreneurship promotion. These courses have built the skill capacities of officials and strengthen bilateral and regional ties with ITEC countries.

Participation

• Global participation of 4753  professionals
• Officials from 142 ITEC countries

EDII offers a helping hand to developing countries so that they can leapfrog on the trajectory of entrepreneurship development and growth. Towards this, EDII undertakes capacity-building programmes in diverse areas, for professionals from different countries, under the aegis of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.