A MOU Between The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and The Ceylon National Chamber Of Industries (CNCI)

The MOU was signed on 07 November 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.

Mr. Kevin Edwards, Chairman of CNCI, and Ms. W.T.R. Chandima, Chairman / Director General, of NEDA signed the MOU.

Mr. Pradeep Kahawalage, Deputy Chairman - CNCI, Mr. Samantha Wickramsena, Secretary General - CNCI, Mr. Danuka Liyanagamage, Director - NEDA, Ms. Oshini Bodhiwansa, Assistant Director - NEDA, Ms. Nivedha Balasunderam Director, Deloitte and some officials from NEDA were attended for the event.

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.