The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is collaborating with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported Partnership for Accelerating Results in Trade, National Expenditure and Revenue (PARTNER) Activity to implement a capacity building programme for Development Officers attached to EDB. This initiative will train EDB officers to guide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become global exporters. The program will improve the knowledge and skills of up to 300 EDB development officers in trade procedures, export processes, and market access.
The officers will help small and medium enterprises, including women-led businesses, develop and achieve export goals and connect with export opportunities. Through this program, local businesses will increase their understanding of trade regulations in Sri Lanka and abroad, and work towards the competitive players in international markets. The training curriculum will be implemented by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on behalf of EDB and the USAID Partner Activity. Sessions will be delivered in Sinhalese and Tamil for Development Officers of all 25 districts.