Road to WSYE

Digital Collaboration
	By setting “Digital Collaboration” as one of the thematic areas of the 8th WSYE we brought the advantages of digital collaboration to the minds of young entrepreneurs in least developed countries. We equipped entrepreneurs with these skills in adopting information and communication technology to enhance their businesses. The 8th WSYE was organized by the ILD in partnership with/ support from: Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) York University United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Office of the Secretary of the State, Government of Canada Executive Office of the Secretary-General, United Nations International Trade Center (ITC), Geneva European Union European Parliament Bank of Montreal Commonwealth Secretariat Milstein Properties CDC North America Inc., USA CDC PME, France International Business Leaders Forum, U.K. PANICARO Foundation Investor Relations, U.K. Minister-President de la Region de Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium Cabinet du Premier minister, Belgium Clifford Chance Punder, Belgium Belgacom Banque Belgolaise, Belgium Belgolaise Bank Netable Solutions, Canada Other Governments and Multinational Corporations
Hands-on Training Sessions
	The WSYE designed the following training sessions based on the theme “A New Way Forward – International Joint Venture Opportunities through Export Market & Digital Collaboration.” Small and Medium Enterprises in International Export Markets by Richard Gold, Director of Export & Industrial Development Division, The Commonwealth Strategic Planning, Networks, Partnerships, Contracts & Collaboration by Andrew Fiddaman, Associated Director, International Business Leaders Forum, U.K. Supply Chain Management by Ian Sayers, Senior Advisor for the Private Sector Division of Trade Support Services, International Trade Center (ITC), Geneva Export Quality Management by Shyam Kumar Gujadhur, Senior Advisor, International Trade Center (ITC), Geneva Partnering with Multinational Companies & Young Entrepreneurs, Accessing Global Markets in the Network Economy by Mark Rigolle, General Manager, Business Development, Belgacom The Global Compact – Corporate Leadership in the World Economy by George Kell, Senior Officer Executive Office of the Secretary-General UN How to Manage Investors Relations & Communicate with Shareholders by Neil Stewart, Editor, Investors Relations Magazine, London & New York
Let's Make A Deal - On-the-Spot Joint Venture Opportunities (JVO)
	Let's Make a Deal engages all entrepreneurs in an onsite venue, which is divided into sections based on sectoral interests. Each entrepreneur has the opportunity to describe their venture and seek partnership and/or transaction on the spot to "make a deal."
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