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1. www.echelon.lk › 50-most-powerful-women-entrepreneurs50 Most Powerful Women- Entrepreneurs - Echelon

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   Dec 16, 2014 · Women who become foreign domestic workers are some of Sri Lanka’s most disempowered. It is these women Sandra Wanduragala wanted to empower when she founded Selyn 23 years ago. Begun with just 15 women working in her Kurunegala home, the company has expanded to over 1,000 women working in 20 villages.

2. www.cowater.com › en › e-commerce-and-trade-supportE-commerce and trade support to women-led MSMEs in Sri Lanka ...

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   Jul 30, 2024 · A key partner in this initiative is the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), dedicated to empowering over 200 women entrepreneurs across various sectors in Sri Lanka. Recognizing the need for enhanced trade and digital skills, we collaborated with WCIC to develop a targeted program addressing the specific challenges faced by female entrepreneurs.

3. wcicsl.lkSupport for Women Entrepreneurs | WCIC Sri Lanka

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   The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka (WCIC), the National Chamber for women in business, was inaugurated in 1985 by a group of successful women with a visionary mindset. They envisaged that the WCIC could be a pivotal force in leveraging women entrepreneurs into the mainstream of business activity in the country, encouraging greater economic contribution to the country ...

4. economynext.com › ifc-and-ceylon-biscuits-limitedIFC and Ceylon Biscuits Limited to back women retailers in ...

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   Dec 17, 2019 · CBL, a market leader in biscuits and confectionary products in Sri Lanka, and IFC will together train close to 5,000 distributors and retailers across the country, of which 30 percent will be owned or managed either by women or by the employees. “We believe that this project will drive inclusive growth and help build a strong future-ready ...

5. we-fi.org › closing-the-gender-gap-in-sri-lankaClosing the gender gap in Sri Lanka | Women Entrepreneurs ...

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   Successfully closing the gender gap could mean there is now an opportunity to achieve an additional 20 percent economic growth in the long run, which will result in greater women’s economic empowerment, social well-being, poverty reduction, and sustainable economic development, she explained. In Sri Lanka, despite a high literacy rate among ...

6. www.lankabusinessonline.com › inclusive-andInclusive and sustainable businesses set new pathways for Sri ...

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   Jan 31, 2024 · Selyn, a women-led handloom business, offers flexible employment and valuable income opportunities to about 1,000 women artisans and persons from marginalized groups in rural Sri Lanka. Selyn develops and exports high-value craft products in global markets. The bigger revenue margins of quality products translate into better incomes for women ...

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   Who are Sri Lanka's most disempowered women?

   • In several villages where Selyn Handlooms works, some returning foreign domestic workers are beginning to stay on as handloom weavers.Women who become foreign domestic workers are some of Sri Lanka’s most disempowered. It is these women Sandra Wanduragala wanted to empower when she founded Selyn 23 years ago.

   50 Most Powerful Women- Entrepreneurs – Echelon

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   How can ADB help women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka?

   • To address the challenge in Sri Lanka, an ecosystem of stakeholders led by ADB, with support from the We-Fi, are working to change this narrative. Through the Enabling an Empowering Business Environment for Women Entrepreneurs program established in 2018, ADB is addressing missed business opportunities for women.

   Closing the gender gap in Sri Lanka - Women Entrepreneurs Finance

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   Why are women not able to work in Sri Lanka?

   • On their part, the women participating in the labor force often lack the confidence or capacity to pursue new investments or are hindered by discriminative policies and regulations. To address the challenge in Sri Lanka, an ecosystem of stakeholders led by ADB, with support from the We-Fi, are working to change this narrative.

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   Will Sri Lanka become more competitive with international brands?

   • Retail is expected to become far more competitive as international brands enter the Sri Lankan market. The trend of depending on stock lots is already diminishing and customers are now demanding better quality. The Coco brand is designed and manufactured in Sri Lanka at Cotton Collection’s own facilities and those of its partners.

   50 Most Powerful Women- Entrepreneurs – Echelon

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   Will zmessenger combine credit cards issued in Sri Lanka?

   • It’s attempting to combine multiple loyalty cards, including credit cards, issued in Sri Lanka in to one app. Jayomi Lokuliyana expects zMessenger’s older products to fade over time and the new ones like ‘bigbon’ to grow in importance. Already a number of credit card issuing banks and other loyalty program operators have signed on.

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   Why do financial institutions overlook women entrepreneurs?

   • Financial institutions often overlook women entrepreneurs when seeking new clients and business opportunities. On their part, the women participating in the labor force often lack the confidence or capacity to pursue new investments or are hindered by discriminative policies and regulations.

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8. www.lankabusinessonline.com › women-entrepreneursWomen Entrepreneurs Are Vital for Long-term Continuity ...

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   Jun 7, 2023 · For Sri Lanka to move towards a resilient recovery, women's economic participation is essential," said Alejandro Alvarez de la Campa, Country Manager for IFC in Sri Lanka and Maldives. "Through the IFC-CBL partnership, we wanted to demonstrate how breaking down traditional gender norms and barriers can have a positive impact.