Colombo Plan to continue capacity building
Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI
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Patricia Yoon-Moi Chia presenting a token of appreciation to
Senior Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama. Picture by Sumanachandra
Ariyawansa.
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The Colombo Plan has gained a valuable brand name among its 26 member
countries. It has to further increase recognition of its brand in the
region particularly in Sri Lanka, Colombo Plan Secretary General
Patricia Yoon-Moi Chia said.
Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebrations on Friday she said it
was because of the unique feature of its concept of self-help and mutual
where member countries have partnered them in development.
Chia said the Colombo Plan hopes to provide 2,000 places this year
for training and its scholarships also will be continued in the four
programs. which were put in place after the restructuring and
revitalization in 1995.
Since then the Colombo Plan continues its mandate to provide capacity
building in private sector development, public administration and
environment, and drug advisory program, using South-South cooperation
approach, where developing member countries come forward to share their
experiences.
She said another international training program on Entrepreneurship
Development using Blue Ocean Strategy will be held from July 2 to 8 at
the Galle Face Hotel for 24 participants from 12 countries including Sri
Lanka to mark 60th anniversary celebrations. |
