by Jeff Kizzilah
The project which have just concluded their first and current phase was being done through to Kenya Institute of Business Training.
The project was to done with the theme: ” Enhancing Competitiveness Through Application of Japanese Management Excellence”
” JICA is pleased to be associated with the implementation of such a project because it will help in enhancing enterprise Competitiveness in Kenya,whose aim is to promote sustainable growth of SMEs and enterpreneurs in Kenya,this model will strengthen the ecosystem, comprising a rich mix of stakeholders,” said Ms Anne Olubendi, Senior Executive Advisor to the Chief Representative JICA Kenya office.
She said this project will create opportunities expand business and jobs for the youths and women.
The support training will include SMEs, Star-tups, Business Development Services providers, financial institutions, academia and public sector.
Anne said the transfer of knowledge from the Japanese experts to the local master trainers is vital and it will build a sustainable mechanism to accomplish a critical mass of capable trainers locally from both the public and private institutions or sector.
The JICA foundation will also collaborate with other government institutions including Kebs,Kenya national chamber of commerce as well as other counties in line with government policies on devolution.