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Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindsets Among School Children in Sri Lanka

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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) collaborated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to launch the inaugural school Entrepreneurship Day (E-Day) as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week. This event aimed to promote entrepreneurism among school children through strategic interventions, including training, competitions, and mentorship. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the principle implementing partner of the ILO's South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship (SALE) programme, facilitated the inclusion of E-Day in the school calendar, which marked the culmination of a Project SALE initiative to establish school Entrepreneurship Clubs (E-Clubs).

Key Takeaways:

  • The inaugural E-Day was conducted at Yashodhara Devi Balika Vidyalaya in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka, as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week.
  • The event was an initiative of the ILO's South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship (SALE) programme, with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce as the principle implementing partner.
  • The event featured innovative concepts and activities aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among the youth, including a Design Thinking Workshop and fast-paced competitions such as "Unwrap a Business" and "Unleash Your Thoughts".
  • Over 400 school children from 10 schools in the Gampaha district participated in the event, with Yashodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya winning the Unwrap a Business competition.
  • The event showcased the budding entrepreneurial ventures of students, with an exhibition of market-ready products created by students, including novelty stationery, upcycled school and office supplies, trendy footwear, and home decor.

Statistics:

  • 400 school children from 10 schools in the Gampaha district participated in the inaugural E-Day.
  • 3 competitions were held during the event: "Unwrap a Business" and "Unleash Your Thoughts" were the main competitions, with Yashodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya winning the former and Jinaraja National College winning the latter.
  • 10 schools in the Gampaha and Galle districts have established School Entrepreneurship Clubs (E-Clubs) as a result of the Project SALE initiative.
  • The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is the principle implementing partner of the ILO's South Asia Leadership in Entrepreneurship (SALE) programme.

Sources:

  • Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (media release, referenced in the original text)
  • International Labour Organisation (ILO) (no specific source cited, but mentioned as the collaborative partner)

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