Empowering Sri Lankan Women-Led SMEs: CanCham to Host High-Level Economic Dialogue 📈

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham Sri Lanka) is set to launch a new strategic initiative focused on boosting women's economic participation and supporting small businesses. • Event Details: High-level dialogue on "Strengthening Collaboration on Women’s Development, Economic Empowerment and Women-Led SMEs" scheduled for 17 June 2026 at CanCham House, Colombo. • Key Keynote: Features Dr. Hina Shah, Founder of the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (ICECD), a globally recognized expert in livelihood creation and skills enhancement. • Core Objectives: - Review progress and challenges in Sri Lanka's women's development landscape. - Promote competitiveness in the SME and entrepreneurial ecosystems. - Facilitate regional networking across Sri Lanka, India, Canada, and the Indo-Pacific. - Build strategic partnerships spanning the private sector, financial institutions, and government bodies. • Strategic Output: The dialogue will initiate a consultative process to formulate a Five-Year Strategy and Action Plan for Women’s Development, Economic Empowerment, and Women-Led SMEs in Sri Lanka. _Significance_: CanCham Sri Lanka emphasizes that empowering women-led enterprises is vital for national innovation, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive economic growth.