LIIN empowers Northern women entrepreneurs through Emerging Women Summit

OVER 200 participants, including over 150 women entrepreneurs from across the Northern Province, gathered at ReeCha Park and Resort in Kilinochchi for the Emerging Women Summit, a landmark event dedicated to strengthening women-led enterprises through improved access to finance, markets, networks, and business development opportunities.

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Organised by the Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) under the Growth, Resilience, Investment and Training (GRIT) Project, the Summit was funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in partnership with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). The event brought together women entrepreneurs, government institutions, financial institutions, business support organisations, universities, and private sector representatives under the theme “Unlocking Markets and Capital for Women Entrepreneurs in Northern Province.”

The Summit commenced with an inspiring welcome address by Lanka Impact Investing Network Chairman Chandula Abeywickrema, who underscored LIIN’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth and supporting women entrepreneurs as key drivers of regional development and economic resilience.

The Chief Guest, Department of Industry Northern Provincial Director S. Krishnendran reaffirmed the Government's recognition of women-led enterprises as vital contributors to the economic development and resurgence of the Northern Province. He emphasised the importance of strengthening institutional support systems to help women entrepreneurs expand and sustain their businesses.