NEDA and CNCI ink MoU

A MoU was signed on November 7, 2024 between the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) to assist each other as the facilitator of the “SME Connect” online platform for learning, mentoring and networking which targeted micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) with a special focus on women-led enterprises in Sri Lanka.

In this MoU, NEDA and CNCI are desirous of collaborating towards sustainable and continuous capacity building of women entrepreneurs by leveraging technology platforms to provide access to resources supporting entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship development, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs nationwide. This would be achieved by providing access to learning, mentoring and networking opportunities to MSME women entrepreneurs through the Platform. In this regard this MoU shall establish the terms and conditions under which both Parties (NEDA and CNCI) will operate.

Kevin Edwards, Chairman of CNCI, and W.T.R. Chandima, Chairman / Director General, of NEDA signed the MoU. Pradeep Kahawalage, Deputy Chairman, CNCI, Samantha Wickramsena, Secretary General, CNCI, Danuka Liyanagamage, Director, NEDA, Oshini Bodhiwansa, Assistant Director, NEDA, Nivedha Balasunderam Director, Deloitte and some officials from NEDA participated.

 Source:Daily News