UNIDO to support North/East SMEs
United Nation Industrial Development (UNIDO) Director General Dr.
Kandeh Yumkella was happy to note the development of the North and the
East after successfully eradicating terrorism in the region.
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UNIDO National Director Nawaz Rajabdeen presenting a memento to
President Mahinda Rajapaksa. |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be in the history for finding a
peaceful solution and ending 30 years of destruction in the region.
UNIDO will work very closely with the Industries Ministry on a five
year industrial plan for SMEs in the North and the East for sustainable
Industrial development in keeping with President Mahinda Rajapaksa's
vision.
Unido Focal point National Director Nawaz Rajabdeen has already
commenced work to support the farmer society in supplying tractors and
machinery to increase the productivity and quality in paddy cultivation.
The beneficiaries are poor farmers in Trincomalee and Batticaloa.
These farmers are monitored and supported by the respective Chambers
in the region. "Machinery including two and four wheel tractors, water
pumps, shredders and farming equipment worth over Rs 100 million was
distributed. The Director General assured to support over 100,000 war
widows in the region through various sustainable livelihood programs
through the regional chambers.
The UNIDO Focal Point will play an important role with the Industries
Ministry. |
