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March 1, 2022

Colombo, Sri Lanka/Malé, Maldives, March 1, 2022—IFC has appointed Lisa Kaestner as the new Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives. Based in Colombo, Kaestner will focus on diversifying and growing IFC’s portfolio while helping strengthen private sector in both countries and promoting inclusive growth. The appointment was announced by IFC’s […]

June 21, 2021

An innovative digital program by IFC, in partnership with Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) and Women’s International Foundation (WIF), supports Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs during COVID-19 Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 21, 2021—As the economic shocks of COVID-19 ripple across different industries in Sri Lanka, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) – […]

November 5, 2020

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Amidst a backdrop of uncertainty, Hatch and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) SL successfully completed the fourth iteration of the KICKASS Bootcamp, a one-month long development programme designed to address fundamental business development skills and gender-specific elements faced by women thereby empowering a whole new batch of future women leaders. KICKASS Series 4 saw 12 […]

May 4, 2020

Tourism is one of the largest socioeconomic sectors and income generators in Sri Lanka with a 12.5% contribution towards the country’s GDP in 2018. The industry provides a comparative advantage for women with more benefits than other sectors of the economy, with greater emphasis on flexible work options, increased entrepreneurship that does not require heavy […]

April 15, 2020

Women Empowered Global (WEG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through education, leadership, career and entrepreneurial programs. They will host an on online webinar for female entrepreneurs during the troubled times on their Global Online Academy (www.womenempowered.shop). This live online master class will focus on “Time Management; and Planning Ahead in a Time […]

IFC Appoints Lisa Kaestner as Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager as Senior Officials Begin Their Country Visit

Upskilling Women Entrepreneurs During COVID-19 via Digital Empowerment

Hatch and LSEG Sri Lanka empower new batch of women entrepreneurs with KICKASS Series 4

Gender Inclusion and Women’s Empowerment at the Centre of S4IG’s Tourism Recovery Initiative

Women Empowered Global to Host Timely Webinar for Female Entrepreneurs