KARACHI
\nThe European Union (EU) funded and UNIDO implemented Poverty Alleviation & Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) programme successfully concluded its business grants orientation event held here in the financial capital of the country.
\nHeld to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, and associations, the event attracted enthusiastic participation from 77 shortlisted applicants representing diverse business sectors. These participants will now collaborate with Technical Assistance (TA) companies allocated by PAIDAR to develop robust business proposals, said a press release issued on Monday.
\nThe sectors represented in the grant fund span a wide range, including solar products, the automotive industry, waste management, construction, food processing, salt mining, retail, biomass processing, telemedicine, rice husking, and e-commerce amongst others. The event saw a significant turnout from women-led businesses, highlighting PAIDAR\u2019s commitment to gender inclusivity and support for female entrepreneurs.
\nThe three Technical Assistance (TA) companies providing expert support for business planning are Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF), Empowerment through Creative Integration (ECI), and i-Consult. These renowned organizations bring extensive experience and specialized expertise, ensuring development of robust business proposals.
\nNational Programme Coordinator, Mr. Badar ul Islam, welcomed attendees and introduced the program\u2019s objectives. He stated, \u201cThis event marks a significant step forward in empowering the business community in Sindh.
\nRaja Khurram Shahzad Umar, Secretary of the Investment Department, emphasized the importance of supporting SMEs for economic growth.
\nHe stated, \u201cThe Government of Sindh recognizes and commends the PAIDAR programme\u2019s model of sustainable development, especially appreciate PAIDAR for the confidence it has shown in entrepreneurs and the business community in Sindh by providing essential financial support and resources.\u201d
\nKhair Muhammad Kalwar, Secretary of the Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh, echoed this sentiment in his opening remarks and congratulated UNIDO on implementing the PAIDAR programme in Sindh for sustainable poverty reduction through supporting public sector infrastructure development and enabling economic empowerment through grants and technical assistance.
\nHe expressed GoS\u2019s support for the business community to work closely with PAIDAR to achieve the shared goals.
\nThe event concluded with remarks by National Technical Advisor, Mr. Farooque Ahmed Siddiqui, who expressed gratitude to all participants and organizers, and reiterated commitment to economic progress in Sindh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KARACHI The European Union (EU) funded and UNIDO implemented Poverty Alleviation & Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) programme successfully concluded its business grants orientation event held here in the financial capital of the country. Held to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, and associations, the event attracted enthusiastic participation from 77 shortlisted applicants […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":410663,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-410648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n