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Union Bank partners with USAID & Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to empower SMEs for global growth

Union Bank in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD) Activity and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted a two-day training programme under the theme “Unlock Your Global Potential” to empower customers on strategies for global growth.

The sessions included enhancing the business acumen of SMEs and covered several areas under 3 key pillars, namely Export Audit, Market Analysis and Go-to Market Strategy.

A panel discussion was held with the participation of Delrene Seneviratne Deputy Team Lead USAID CATALYZE PSD, Asanka Ranhotty, Senior Vice President, SME & Transaction Banking and Nalin Ahangama, Assistant Vice President, Trade Operations of UB, and joined by experts from various industries.

About USAID CATALYZE PSD:

Through the USAID CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD) Activity, USAID Sri Lanka enhances private capital infusion into crucial sectors of the Sri Lankan economy, with a particular focus on bolstering the agribusiness sector to catalyze innovation, economic growth, and workforce development in this rapidly evolving industry.