People’s Bank partners International Finance Corporation to strengthen MSME customers and women entrepreneurs

People’s Bank in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is working towards strengthening the financial awareness and financial literacy of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs.

This is by coordinating a series of special customer awareness programs and women entrepreneurship development programs. 

These programs were conducted in areas including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kegalle, Puttalam, Kurunegala, Kalutara and Colombo in February and March 2024. The training covered topics focusing on business plans during a crisis and on women empowerment and financial management, which was exclusively catered towards women entrepreneurs. 

The sessions were facilitated by IFC Master of Training Lalinda Wickramarathne with the participation of respective Regional Managers, Senior Managers and Regional Credit unit staff of People’s Bank.

This joint initiative aimed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with access to crucial resources including mentoring, training and financial support. In addition, the collaboration focused on facilitating access to finance for MSMEs and women entrepreneurs via innovative financial solutions.