Bangladesh Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center
Brunei The Young Entrepreneur Association of Brunei Darussalam
Confederation of Indian Industry's Young Indians India
Malaysia Junior Chamber International Petaling Jaya
Persatuan Usachawan Graduan Malaysia (Malaysia Graduate Entrepreneur Association)
Maldives Junior Chamber International- Maldives
Pakistan Young Entrepreneurs Forum, Islamabad Chamber commerce
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Singapore Young Entrepreneurs Network
Sri Lanka Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry Sri Lanka
Nepal Young Entrepreneurs Forum Nepal (Invitee member)
www.caaye.com 1 Message from the Founder President - CAAYE
CAAYE began with a dream of building an inclusive network of ‘young in business’ across the Asian region two years ago. In these 24 months, CAAYE has created a ‘network of networks’ of 10 member organisations across 9 countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives and Nepal with access to over 25,000 young entrepreneurs. Our unique Alliance’s member organisations have executed action projects in their respective countries to support youth entrepreneurship, conducted bilateral missions to engage with networks across borders and also been a strong advocate for policy change. CAAYE has been recognized as a ‘Best Practice’ for the Economic empowerment of young people at the Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting and our success as the ‘voice of Asian young entrepreneurs’ was evident when the Ministerial communiqué formally endorsed CAAYE’s policy recommendations for action by member governments. Our recommendations were aimed at creating a youth entrepreneurship support system by breaking down trade barriers, committing to engage in sustained, constructive dialogues across borders for education and training, availability of seed capital & fair financial access, infrastructure, regulation and taxation. With the constant support from the Commonwealth Secretariat, CAAYE was invited to address policy makers and stakeholders at The Child & Youth Finance International Summit in Istanbul, the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting in Papua New Guinea, the ASEAN Young Leaders Forum in Brunei, the Commonwealth High Commissioner’s Banquet in London, the House of Lords on Commonwealth Day and the Commonwealth Business Forum in Colombo. CAAYE also received an audience with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Marlborough House and Buckingham Palace twice during 2013 to present our Alliance’s activities. 2013 also saw CAAYE conduct very successful bilaterals on Innovation and Next Practices in Brunei and an India-Pakistan business-to-business and peace mission in Pakistan. CAAYE’s country representatives also participated in the SAARC Young Entrepreneur Summit in Kathmandu, met Ministers and Heads of Government for briefings on the CAAYE communiqué in each of the member countries and made recommendations to Central Bankers at the Asia conference on financial inclusion and financial literacy in Colombo. We also had interactions with the United Nations Special Envoy for Youth, Members of Parliament, Ministers of Youth, government o cials and other stakeholders. CAAYE’s Leadership Assembly met in London and again for a mid-year review in Singapore. FCCISL Sri Lanka is also the proud host the flagship CAAYE Young Entrepreneur Summit where 200 of Asia’s best and brightest young entrepreneurs will meet in Colombo, leading up to the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. We believe that CAAYE’s presence at these various forums ensured that a consistent, unified and focussed message reached policy makers at appropriate platforms with specific suggestions to improve the ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship across Asia. The Commonwealth is now keen to replicate CAAYE’s model in other regions of the Commonwealth to create similar networks in the Pacific, Africa and the Caribbean. CAAYE will mentor these new alliances in the formative stages. As I proudly pass on the CAAYE Presidency to Malaysia, I am sure that CAAYE’s first two years have opened dialogues across co-ordinated networks of young entrepreneurs in Asia. By working together and having a collective voice, we stand empowered and united to ensure that trade within our region thrives and lost opportunities of the past decades due to restrictions and communication barriers are captured. CAAYE also believes that ‘responsible business’ by young entrepreneurs can serve as a catalyst to address our Region’s development challenges while simultaneously creating sustainable, profitable and world class organisations. Our Alliance’s growth and global recognition has been made possible by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Youth A airs Division, the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Asia Centre and CAAYE’s country representatives. The Alliance’s leadership Assembly has emerged into a strong band of untiring volunteers united with a common purpose. I sincerely thank each of you who have become members of an extended family that trusts and believes in each other with total faith in a singular goal of working together to support youth-led enterprise. I am sure that in the years ahead, CAAYE will continue to champion youth enterprise in the true spirit of partnership and Regional cooperation.
Dr Rahul Mirchandani Founder President Commonwealth-Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs 2 Message from the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Director - Youth A airs Division
Entrepreneurs are a very special kind of business person – with an admirable capacity to innovate, take risks, and persevere towards a vision. Entrepreneurs are the ones who develop new products and create new business models to address social and economic needs, and in doing so, change our world. Most businesses have a modest beginning in someone’s kitchen or backyard, but many go on to become significant organisations driving employment, economic growth, and social development through giving back to communities.
In the words of the UN Secretary General “An estimated 425 million young women and men will join the labour force between 2016 and 2030. That means the world will need about half a billion jobs by then. To help meet this challenge, we should encourage, educate and empower young entrepreneurs. We need to make a shift from talking about creating jobs for youth, to talking about inventing jobs by youth. Entrepreneurship can be a part of the solution by transforming unemployed young people into major employers.”
The Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) is playing an important part in driving that shift. The advocacy and tangible action by the CAAYE member organisations, representing young entrepreneurs from eight Commonwealth Asia countries, is exciting and laudable. It is creating strong awareness with governments, financial institutions and the business sector, of the importance of a strong ecosystem for youth enterprise. The Commonwealth Youth Programme has been proud to see this fledgling organisation move to flight so quickly and e ectively.
The Commonwealth also commends the 2013 CAAYE Summit’s theme of “Profit with Purpose” aiming to encourage young entrepreneurs to consider their values and purpose at the same time as ensuring commercial viability. Such businesses, striving to achieve positive social and environmental impact, are the way to a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Youth entrepreneurship and youth enterprise should be a key component of the currently evolving post-2015 development framework, which will have a clear focus on job creation and equitable growth, social inclusion and equality, and quality education for young people. The Commonwealth’s work aligns directly with this future framework, with technical assistance to member governments on systems and mechanisms for youth enterprise / entrepreneurship programmes, and establishment of youth enterprise funds.
E ective youth entrepreneurship policies should sit within the wider context of national employment policies and programmes, and a multi-sector integrated approach. They should target the specific challenges that young people face with regards to (i) an entrepreneurial culture (ii) entrepreneurship education (iii) improvement in the legal and regulatory environment (iv) access to a ordable finance.
The young people of the Asia region are extremely well positioned to advocate for such policies, and be drivers of economic and social change. The Commonwealth is proud to support CAAYE’s e orts to promote trade, peace and growth in this most buoyant region of the sub-continent.
The Commonwealth hopes to see the committed, passionate and truly powerful collective that is CAAYE sustain and grow for many years to come, and expand into other regions of the Commonwealth, making a vital contribution to economic growth, job creation, innovation and social development.
Katherine Ellis Director Youth A airs Commonwealth Secretariat
3 CAAYE recognized by the Head of the Commonwealth, HRH Queen Elizabeth
The Commonwealth-Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE), (Yi) was invited to London for a Reception on the occasion of Commonwealth Day at the Commonwealth Secretariat HQ at Marlborough House, London on 11 March 2013. CAAYE was represented by Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Founder President, CAAYE & Past National Chairman-Yi, Dr Navita Mahajan, Moderator of the CAAYE Leadership Assembly & Founding member of CAAYE, Ms Nurul-Huda Afandi, CAAYE Representative from Malaysia and Incoming President (2014), CAAYE, Mr Ejaj Ahmed, CAAYE Representative from Bangladesh, Mr Shaban Khalid, CAAYE Representative from Pakistan and Ms Fatin Arifin, CAAYE representative from Brunei.
We were invited for the following interactions t Dr Rahul Mirchandani was the Keynote Speaker at the High Commissioner’s Banquet hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society on 10 March 2013. 40 High Commissioners from the Commonwealth countries attended the Banquet and Dr Rahul spoke on the Annual theme ‘Opportunity through Enterprise’ as well as CAAYE and the ongoing activities of the Alliance and its member organisations in Asia to promote youth entrepreneurship. t Dr Rahul Mirchandani presented Indian case examples and success stories at a panel discussion at The House of Lords in the UK Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) on ‘Education and training for entrepreneurship development (11 March 2013). He also highlighted e orts taken by all CAAYE member organisations in their respective countries. t All CAAYE representatives attended the historic signing of the Commonwealth Charter by HRH Queen Elizabeth II on 11 March 2013 and we had the privilege of personally briefing the Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh on the mission and objectives of CAAYE, the Alliance’s membership base and the Alliance communiqué. Her Majesty interacted twice with CAAYE, accompanied by the Commonwealth Secretary General, Mr Kamalesh Sharma, during the reception and appreciated our e orts in Asia. t The CAAYE communiqué was also presented and discussed with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Mr Kamalesh Sharma, in a separate meeting on 12 March 2013. CAAYE Reps were accompanied by Ms Katherine Ellis, Director, Youth A airs-Commonwealth Secretariat and Mr Rajkumar Bidla, Programme Manager, CYP London. Mr Sharma and Ms Ellis expressed great interest in replicating CAAYE in the other Regions of the Commonwealth, namely The Caribbean, Africa and the Pacific Regions, with our Asian Alliance playing a mentorship role.
Queen’s reception - Commonwealth day 4 House of lords - Commonwealth day
Commonwealth High Commissioner’s Banquet
Dr Rahul Mirchandani, CAAYE Founder President and Ms Fatin Ari n, CAAYE’s country representative for Brunei were invited to the Queen’s Reception at Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme
CAAYE at Global forums
CAAYE Communiqué endorsed by Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting in Port Moresby - 17 to 19 April 2013 The CAAYE communiqué that captured the voices of young entrepreneurs from Asia finalised at the CAAYE Summit in Mumbai was presented at the 8th Commonwealth Youth Ministers (8CYMM) meeting (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) and was formally ENDORSED by the Ministers present and 3 specific clauses on CAAYE now form part of the O cial Ministerial communiqué. Ministers from Samoa, Zambia and Namibia proposed and supported the resolution which was passed by consensus vote.
Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Founder President-CAAYE, had the privilege of representing CAAYE at the 8CYMM and had the pleasure of joining the Indian Ministerial delegation, headed by Ms Nita Chaudhury, Secretary-Ministry of Youth, Government of India. The Indian delegation made a splendid call to urgent action on Skills, Entrepreneurship and Employability. He was also given the opportunity to deliver a keynote address on ‘Young people driving sustainable economic development’ at the Opening plenary session. Dr Mirchandani was joined by Mr Ahmed Alhendawi, The United Nations Secretary-General’s special envoy on Youth. 5 CAAYE was also presented by the Commonwealth Youth In addition, Dr Mirchandani also participated in discussions Programme as a ‘best practice’ to the Ministers and Leaders with the Indian delegation to the CYFI Summit, led by Dr. caucus meeting. This is also documented in the Ministerial Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of communiqué. The Ministers also believed that a CAAYE- India and also met key o cials from the Ministries of Finance like alliance must be set up in the other Regions of the of the CAAYE member countries on financial inclusion of Commonwealth – Africa, Asia and the Pacific. young entrepreneurs and discussed policy recommendations contained in the CAAYE communiqué to make finance more available to ‘young in business’.
CAAYE President at the CYFI Summit Panel Discussion “Young Entrepreneurs’ Pathway to Success: A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Youth and their Enterprises”
CAAYE communique being presented to the Deputy Secretary General, Commonwealth Secretariat and the UN SG’s Envoy on CAAYE President interacting with Dr. Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Youth at the 8CYMM a er the Ministers endorsed it. Director, Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Mukhmeet Singh Bhatia, O cer on Special Duty, Ministry of Finance of India, Mr. JaeHoon Yoo, Commissioner, Financial Services Commission, South Korea, CAAYE at the Child & Youth Finance Dr. Saeed Ahmed, Head of Agricultural Credit & Micro nance Department, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Rolan E. Samosir, Assistant International (CYFI) Summit, Istanbul - 7 to 9 Director, Bank Indonesia, Indonesia, Mr. Kejin Wang, Deputy May 2013 Director-General of the Rules & Regulation Department, China Banking Regulatory Commission, China and faculty from the Tata CAAYE was invited by CYFI to participate in their flagship Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Summit in Istanbul and lead a discussion on “Young Entrepreneurs’ Pathway to Success: A Comprehensive ASEAN China Young Leaders’ Forum Approach to Supporting Youth and their Enterprises.” The session provided an overview of multiple programs and CAAYE was invited to speak at the 5th ASEAN-China models which bridge financial and non-financial support Young Entrepreneurs Forum 2013 hosted by the Young to young entrepreneurs. Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Founder Entrepreneurs Association of Brunei (YEAB). The Forum President –CAAYE represented the Alliance and presented brought together 200 young entrepreneurs from across several best practices from Asia and some ongoing projects ASEAN and China in support of ASEAN’s visions for and activities of CAAYE member organisations during the economic integration through people to people exchange deliberations. The session facilitated a dialogue among and investment. The summit with a theme “Renewing participants around the two lenses of support, building Prospects for Growth” provided entrepreneurs with the capacity of implementing organizations, and discussing the opportunity to reflect on ASEAN’s economic progress and collaborative roles of public and private stakeholders. prospects for strengthening business to business linkages between ASEAN members and China. Economic Ministers Other panel members were Ms. Nyika Brain, Manager, Global for ASEAN Member States and China took part along with Community Investment - Brand and Citizenship, Barclays, senior government and business representatives from across Ms. Payal Pathak, Program Manager, Asia, International Youth the ASEAN region. Foundation USA and Mr. Jacob Risner, Program Manager, International Youth Foundation USA. Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Founder President- CAAYE, presented the Alliance’s perspectives on the Forum Plenary on ‘Leading 6 in the Asian Century’. He gave perspectives on the kind of leadership required to ensure that young entrepreneurs can CAAYE Bilaterals shape the Asian Century. Other panellists included Diane CAAYE India-Pakistan Bilateral Mission Wang, Founder and CEO of DHgate.com, China, Damien Chua, Chief Executive O cer of JD Resources Ltd, Malaysia Hosted by Young Entrepreneurs Forum of the Islamabad and President of the Young entrepreneurs Association of Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Confederation of Indonesia. Indian Industry’s Young Indians in association with Aman Ki Asha. The Young Entrepreneurs Forum (YEF) of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a delegation of 22 young entrepreneurs from India on a bilateral mission from 27 – 31 October 2013 at Lahore and Islamabad. This mission got the youth of both nations to come together and share common values and look at ways and means to strengthen personal and business ties to realize the immense potential of India and Pakistan working together. The bilateral broke down the barriers between the youth, changed perceptions, increased people to people interaction and highlightedopportunities to increase the flow of trade and business. The Mission began with the Indian delegation crossing over to Pakistan via the Wagah Border by foot, dressed all in white with sa ron stoles and dupattas symbolizing peace and purity of purpose.
Key highlights of the bilateral mission included 1. Welcome Receptions at the Governor’s Mansion by the Governor of Punjab Province in Lahore, Pakistan & by the Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan in Islamabad. 2. Interaction with faculty and students at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) on the ‘role of academia in promoting youth entrepreneurship’ and discussing the entrepreneurship ecosystems in Pakistan & India. 3. Visit to the Arfa Karim Software Technology Park to view and understand Pakistani innovations at work in the areas of healthcare, e-governance, mass urban transportation and start-up incubation. 4. Visit to the Pakistan Fashion Design Council. 5. A day-long Indo-Pak Young Entrepreneurs Summit, with sessions on Building Bridges and Changing Perceptions, Role of Youth and IT in Track II Diplomacy Asia Conference on Financial Inclusion and and Women Entrepreneurship and its emerging role Financial Literacy, Colombo in the Subcontinent. The Summit also had Ministerial addresses from India and Pakistan. Over 300 delegates attended this Summit at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad. 6. Superb visit to the ROOTS School flagship campus in Islamabad with students re-creating states and cultures of India and Pakistan. The students created an amazing carnival-like atmosphere in their school campus draped with the colours of the Indian tricolour and the Pakistani flag in combination with food, dances, costumes and tableaux from both countries. 7. A visit and drive-through the new planned township Asia conference on nancial inclusion and nancial literacy - Dr Nandlal Weerasinghe, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of of Bahria Town and appreciating its world class Sri lanka, Ms.Cheryl Bruce, Economic Advisor, Commonwealth infrastructure and meeting the Chief executives. Secretariat, Mr.Aminul Islam Khan, Acting RD- CYP Regional Centre, CAAYE President and others at the valedictory session 7 8. Interaction with students and faculty of the National University of Science & Technology (NUST) Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies. 9. Gala Farewell dinner with a cultural showcase of the latest fashion trends of Pakistan 10. Signing of a Joint Declaration committing to build bridges of friendship, encourage business and create a regional economic powerhouse with India and Pakistan working together. Young entrepreneurs of both countries committed to an action plan that included sustained, open people-to-people dialogue and communication, create enabling environments built on mutual trust and policy transparency and advocate policies to promote India-Pakistan Peace wall by students of the ROOTS school Islamabad trade and commerce through tari rationalisation, cross border investments, technology trading, better banking and communication, convenient currency exchange and state of the art trade posts and port facilities. We are sure that this Bilateral mission contributed to the process of developing sustainable peace and was a step forward in building a future based on trust, mutual respect and coexistence.
India-Pakistan Bilateral Summit
YEF @ Islamabad Chamber and CII’s Young Indians successfully conduct the historic CAAYE-YEF-Yi India- Pakistan Bilateral Mission : 27 to 31 October 2013
Pakistan mission - signing of India- Pakistan joint declaration
Logo of CAAYE India-Pakistan Bilateral logo
Pakistan mission: Wagah border crossing
CAAYE India-Pakistan Bilateral Mission - Lahore University Children of India and Pakistan signing the historic Joint Children’s of management panel discussion on ‘Role of academia in Peace Declaration at ROOTS School Islamabad entrepreneurship development’ 8 CAAYE bilateral - BLUE OCEAN DIALOGUES CAAYE Leadership Assembly - on Innovation and next Practices in Brunei Singapore, June 2013 CAAYE’s Leadership Assembly recently met in Singapore for the Interim meetings of the Alliance on June 29 & 30, 2013. The meetings were hosted by our Alliance members in Singapore, The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, coordinated by CII’s Singapore o ce. The meetings were attended by CAAYE’s country representatives from India, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka. We also interacted with Hon’ble MP Mr Vikram Nair of the Singapore Parliament, JCI Singapore’s Senate leadership. The Commonwealth Secretariat was represented by Mr Aminul Islam Khan (CYP-Asia Centre) and Mr Rajkumar Bidla (CYP London). The first edition of CAAYE’s e-newsletter was released by the Hon’ble MP.
The meeting reviewed CAAYE’s progress and work in promoting entrepreneurship over the first six months of 2013 and also discussed the Alliance’s presence at various multilateral forums, including the Commonwealth Day Celebrations, meetings with HRH The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting in Papua New Guinea, Child & Youth Finance International Summit in Istanbul, The Royal Commonwealth Banquet of High Commissioners, Regional Consultations on Financial Inclusion in Colombo, among others. A detailed presentation on ‘CAAYE : Vision to Reality’ was presented by the CAAYE President.
In addition, the Alliance resolved to move forward on forging several partnership opportunities with Child & Youth Students of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) participate Finance International, The Prince’s Trust, Youth Business in the Innovation and Next Practices Ideas workshop conducted by International, International Youth Foundation USA and the Dr Rahul Mirchandani on behalf of CII’s Young Indians International Labour Organisation, all of which will directly benefit the members of the Alliance and that Yi members CAAYE Leadership Assembly can participate in. Invitations were also extended for member country delegations to visit the ASEAN-China leadership CAAYE Leadership Assembly - forum in Brunei, the India-Pakistan bilateral summit in London, March 2013 Islamabad in the coming months.
CAAYE also launched a YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE on the theme ‘Profit with Purpose’. The meetings also presented a curtain raiser for the flagship CAAYE Young Entrepreneur Summit in Colombo (November 9 – 12, 2013), being conducted parallel to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the Commonwealth Business Forum and the Commonwealth Youth Forum.
CAAYE’s leadership assembly meets in London and completes the succession planning process that selects Ms Nurul Huda Afandi, CAAYE’s country representative for JCI-PJ Malaysia as CAAYE’s CAAYE country representatives interact with Singapore MP Mr President for 2014 Vikram Nair over lunch on the sidelines of the Leadership Assembly 9 CAAYE Leadership Assembly meetings at Singapore, hosted by SICCI – June 29-30, 2013 BYLC Youth Leadership Bootcamp BYLC Youth Leadership Bootcamp was a three-day residential educational program in Chittagong which educated, inspired and empowered university students from diverse backgrounds. 1,155 students from 188 di erent institutions of Bangladesh applied to this program. Only 100 participants were selected through a rigorous screening process which assessed an applicant’s intelligence, ethical fiber, career aspirations and vision for Bangladesh.
The bootcamp was designed around three central attributes CAAYE at the Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) Summit, of leadership: exploration, experience and expression Istanbul- 7 to 9 May 2013 and their application in personal and professional lives. The program consisted of discussions on the practice of CAAYE Members promoting entrepreneurship leadership, negotiation exercises, team-building games, peer learning activities, visits to leading public, private and non- profit organizations, and networking opportunities with like- minded peers and professionals from diverse fields. At the end of the program, participants came out with tangible skills Bangaladesh to make them more competitive in their careers. About BYLC Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), a registered nonprofit leadership institute, works to bridge gaps in society by uniting youth from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with leadership, problem solving and teambuilding skills, and engaging them in community service and active citizenship. Conceptualized at Harvard University in 2008, BYLC has brought the best of global leadership education to Bangladesh and made it available to youth who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to receive such world-class leadership education. Drawing on concepts of organizing, communication and leadership taught at Harvard and MIT, BYLC has designed its leadership programs that reach out to diverse segments of youth in di erent age groups.
The signature program of BYLC is the four-month long leadership course, Building Bridges through Leadership Training (BBLT). This program, designed for students aged The Art and Practice of Leadership (APL) between 17 and 22, is o ered in Chittagong and Dhaka. BYLC trained 130 participants, all third or fourth year Besides the BBLT program, BYLC also conducts month- university students, through three national workshops on the long leadership programs for secondary school students, Art and Practice of Leadership (APL) in 2012-13. APL focused Building Bridges through Leadership Training Junior (BBLT-J), on developing leadership capacity of the participants and and three-day long workshops on leadership for university equipping them with analytical skills needed in the job market students. or in entrepreneurship. In a session on career development, successful entrepreneurs motivated participants with their Over the past four and half years, BYLC’s innovative leadership journey and shared some practical tips on starting approach to leadership development has been recognized a new business. A networking event was organized on by, among others, the U.S. State Department, the World the last day of the program where the participants got an Bank Group, the British High Commission in Dhaka, the opportunity to network and share ideas with some of the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka, BRAC, the private leading professionals from the private, public and non-profit sector in Bangladesh, the Asia Society, the Washington Post, sectors. and the International Youth Foundation.
10 Building Bridges through Leadership Training Junior ASEAN and Chinese entrepreneurs can exchange information (BBLT-J) on cooperation beneficial to the development of trade and economic relations between ASEAN Member States and BYLC organized two BBLT-J programs which educated 68 China. secondary school students in Dhaka and Chittagong. The programs focused on sensitizing young adults on values Over 200 young entrepreneurs from all over ASEAN and of leadership, teamwork, community service and active China attended the forum in Brunei. The forum aimed at citizenship. After three weeks of interactive classroom providing young entrepreneurs with the opportunity to training, they went through a week of exposure visits and reflect on ASEAN’s economic progress and prospects for problem diagnostics in underprivileged communities. strengthening business to business linkages between ASEAN member states and China. Workshop on Technology-based Entrepreneurship BYLC organized two workshops at BYLC Headquarters with 50 participants to encourage and support technology and science entrepreneurs. The first workshop focused on introduction to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial risks and challenges, executive summary writing and video pitching. The second workshop started with a session on “Investor’s YEAB president with speakers from indonesia, china and vietnam Perspective” and concluded with a review of executive summaries prepared by the participants. Shammi Shawkat Quddus, Head of Business Development at A K Khan WaterHealth Bangladesh, and Arsalan Alfred M. Ni, Regional SME Ventures Program Coordinator in IFC South Asia, were the corresponding speakers at the workshops. CAAYE members from India and Malaysia speaking at ACYEF joined by speakers from Indonesia, China and Brunei
Asession with speakers from thailand, china and brunei
Malaysia Brunei YEAB Report The YEAB hosted the 5th ASEAN China Young Entrepreneurs Forum in Brunei Darussalam from 19th the 21st August 2013 JCI Petaling Jaya themed “Renewing Prospects for Growth”. BJCI Petaling Jaya completed 64 projects in year 2013, in the JCI four (4) area of opportunities (Business, Community, In 2007 His Majesty, The Sultan & Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Individual, International). About 12 projects completed were Darussalam at the National Youth Day celebration stated in line with CAAYE focus. that youth are the “most important” component of national development: and that they needed to acknowledge their Building Enterprise Culture / Promoting role as “dynamic stakeholders” for the nation’s survival. Entrepreneurship Spirit Following this, YEAB together with the Ministry of Foreign We continue to recognize creative entrepreneurs in A airs and Trade (MOFAT) convened the 1st ASEAN-China Malaysia through organising the annual JCI Creative Young Young Entrepreneurs Workshop and ASEAN-China Young Entrepreneur Award (JCI CYEA) on behalf of JCI Malaysia. Entrepreneurs Forum in Brunei Darussalam in 2008. ACYEF In addition, we built new partnerships with UNICEF and was quickly convened in Nanning, China in the following Malaysia Innovation Foundation (YIM). A new award was months resulting in the launch of the ASEAN-China Young introduced for the JCI CEA finalists to vie for: JCI PJ – YIM Entrepreneurs Association. The Association (ACYEA) is a Most Innovative Presenter. UNICEF was invited as panel non-profit, independent ASEAN-China young entrepreneurs judge for JCI CYEA and sharing on UNMDG, UN Global association that functions as a regional platform where Compact and sustainable CSR practices for SMEs. 11 French n oz interns JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award 2013 This project takes 1 year to complete starting with formation of committee in Oct 2012. 9 press conferences were held nationwide from January to JCIPJ- France Internship Program, June to promote and encourage nominations. 6 May – 28 June 2013 Nominations are submitted online at www.jciycea.com.my 5 students from France from various colleges came to do from 1 Feb – 31 May each year. their partial internship at JCIPJ for 8 weeks on their own cost. They learnt about the working culture in Malaysia; worked Judges were appointed on voluntary basis, coming from together with the team in database development, online government, United Nations, professional firms and promotions of events and helped in JCI PJ projects such as JCI seasoned entrepreneurs. CYEA, International Cultural Festival, etc. This experiencewill The Top 10 Finalists Revealing Press Conference was held on enrich their resume and improve their employability. 3 Aug 2013. The Finalists were then put through an interview and presentation session, before the winner is confirmed. JCIPJ-Australia Internship Program, On 7 Sep, the JCI CYEA Grand Award Ceremony was 24 June – 4 July 2013 conducted at the Banquet Hall of KL Convention Center, to 4 students from Deakin University, Australia came to work in announce the top 3 winners of 2013 JCI CYEA. JCIPJ for 2 weeks on their own cost. In the 2-weeks engagement, they worked on developing JCIPJ Policy Manual, Members Benefit Flyer, JCIPJ Procedures Manual and Process Flow Charts. They also participated in the Nets Challenge against French Interns and raised 83 nets.
Study Tour to MBG Fruits, 24 June 2013 Members and interns from Australia and France joined this study tour to MBG Fruits owned by Adnan Lee – winner of JCI CYEA 2013, to learn how they communicate their company policies and values to the sta , how they manage and track their sta performance, and built the core values of its sta . JCIPJ – YIM Most Innovative Presenter Award Corporate visitation to BanLeeHin Engineering & A new partnership formed with Malaysia Innovation Construction SB on 12 July 2013 and 19 Sep 2013. Foundation (YIM) led to the creation of JCI PJ – YIM Most Innovative Presenter - an award given to the the most Visit to Ban Lee Hin Engineering and Construction head o ce innovative presenter during the JCI CYEA Finalists Interview and factory. Good sharing by Founder & Group CEO, Dato Session. The winner was announced on 7 Sept. YIM is a Dr. Tony Looi (JCI CYEA winner 2011) on how to operate government agency under Ministry of Science, Technology the business towards better corporate governance. and Innovation. Internet Marketing for Projects Workshop on 24 JCI CYEA Entrepreneur Sharing Session, 7 Sep March 2013 Held at the prestigious KL Convention Center – Plenary A hands-on 3-hour introductory workshop for members to Hall, the top 10 Finalists and Past Winner shared their learn how to use free internet tools to promote events, so entrepreneurial journey stories in front of 1,000 audience that they can use it for future events promo and their own comprising of students, JCI members, public. business promo. Trained by Nurul-Huda, Founder CEO of Thrift Solutions.
Creative Selling Skills Workshop on 18 May 2013. Participants learnt good values to implement in the company, as well as street sales tactics. Trainer was Adnan Lee, Managing Director of MBG Fruits. He transformed his family 12 business from selling fruits at market to having 20 retail chains in Malaysian shopping malls.
Charity Property Seminar (in aid of JCI Nothing But Nets) on 3 Aug 2013. Participants learnt about property investment tactics, hot spot locations to invest, impact of economy on property market, etc. 3 well known speakers were invited - Dr. Daniele Gambero, Mr. Milan Doshi & Mr. Ho Chin Soon. This project also raised Renewing Prospects for Growth 50 insecticide-treated nets for malaria infected countries. The forum provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to Each net cost USD10 each and will help save lives of families reflect on ASEAN’s economic progress and prospects for in Africa. strengthening business to business linkages between ASEAN members and China. Bilateral project with other CAAYE countries
CAAYE Young Entrepreneur Challenge JCI PJ assisted in the initial development of the CAAYE Challenge flyer design, and continue assisting for the promotion of the CAAYE Challenge to local entrepreneurs. Through our email promotions to members and network of other associations, we are indeed proud that the winner of the first CAAYE Challenge is from the referral of JCI PJ. JCI PJ will be providing the winner mentorship on policy and procedures development for his business. Business matching meeting between PUGM & China young entrepreneur association
Persatuan Usahawan Graduan Malaysia (Malaysia Graduates Entrepreneur Association) PUGM is honour to be selected as Malaysia representative and become one of the members of Asean – China Young Signing of MOU between PUGM and YEAB by Mr. Muzamir Mustafa Entrepreneur Association (ACYEA). (President of PUGM) and Ms Hafimi Abdul Haadii (President of Young Entrepreneur Association Brunei) ACYEA ia a non-profit, independent association that functions as a regional platform where Asean and Chinese entrepreneurs can exchange information on cooperation beneficial to the development of trade and economic relations between ASEAN Member States and China. The Asean-China Young Entrepreneur Association aims to foster and increased interaction of their entrepreneurs chamber and association between its 11 member . The 5th Asean - China Young Entrepreneurs Forum was held in Brunei from 19th to 22nd August 2013. Inconjuction with the forum, PUGM had sign an MOU with Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei (YEAB).T he MOU is to promote entrepreneurial activity, facilitate business exchange and promote startups and join-venture among the entrepreneurs of these two countries. PUGM with 11 delegates participate and support this event.
13 Singapore Sri Lanka
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Vocational training for unemployed youths (SICCI) will mark its 89th anniversary this year. From Areas identified in Vavuniya district where the Human humble beginnings in 1924, SICCI is one of Singapore’s most Resource supply is in demand / shortage. Identified areas respected and active commercial organisations today, with were: - Excavation technicians, Operators for Combined more than 850 members. Harvesters. As the agenda of the GOSL towards development is on infrastructure, there was a gap in supply of excavation The SICCI Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN@SICCI) technicians in the region and it was in great demand. Moving was formed in June 2010 to promote Entrepreneurship from traditional harvest methods to machinery harvesting, amongst the Indian youth in Singapore. There are many machines have come into the phase but the operators have students and young professionals who have immense talents to be trained so selected and trained youths from Agro but are unsure of taking the Entrepreneurial road. This Development Co-operative Societies focused areas were committee strives to highlight to this group both the risks selected so as to maintain the network of trained / qualified and opportunities for those who wish to take the plunge youths. in creating their own businesses and being their own boss. In October 2013, YEN@SICCI restructured itself so that it could draw in more young entrepreneurs to contribute and participate in its various activities. More members were added to the committee. Over the years YEN@ SICCI have carried out a variety of activities to promote entrepreneurship amongst youth. Notable amongst them is the SICCI Youth Enterprise Awards (SYEA), an award awards to young emerging enterprising businesses.
On 1 December 2012, YEN@SICCI organized a CASH Flow Workshop, based on the world famous board game. 30 participants took part in the workshop. In 2014, SICCI will be embarking on an initiative called Study Singapore, where selected final year MBA students from India and the region will be invited to take part in a week long programme. The programme will touch on culture, business practices and entrepreneurship in Singapore.
Selected unemployed youths from the farming community were given training in their home lands. 1st batch of ten (10) passed out from Samanthurai Vocational training centre and 2nd batch of thirty (30) passed out from the eld training in Nedunkeany in Vavuniya. Bacco Excavation technicians ………….. 14 Agriculture Short Course District Enterprise Forum in 5 districts of Sri Lanka, Ampara, Batticaloa, Trincomale, Vavuniya and Realizing the present status of 1 : 3000 (ratio of Agri Mannar Instructors with farmers) in the district and to overcome the gaps to fill the resources for a agriculture based livelihood District Enterprise Forums were conducted once in two district was the certificate course co-ordinated. Thirty months at District Secretariats of Ampara, Batticaloa, youths were selected from rural sites and trained at District Trincomalee, Vavuniya and Mannar with the Chairmanship of Agriculture Resource Centre (DATC) at Muruganoor, respective Government Agent. It’s a public-Private dialogue Vavuniya. These youths act as a liaison between the village platform to resolve the policy issues faced by the private level farmers and the Department of Agriculture (Ext. sector, Small and medium level entrepreneurs including young range). This e ort to satisfy both the farmers by creating an entrepreneurs, youth employment issues etc. Respective in house resource and for the dept. as a focal point for village district chamber of Commerce, Industries represent the level farmer interaction for delivering the services. private sector. Few burning issues were taken up per session related to the enterprise development and with the guidance of GA, relevant departs were instructed to take action to resolve the issues with the immediate e ect. Pending issues were forwarded for the next meeting. Representatives from National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) also presented for the meeting. It’s a good public-private dialog forum to resolve the district enterprise development issues. As an output of this meeting, Financial Inclusiveness forum was formed for regular monitoring of the development loan disbursements for enterprise development and cultivations.
e training course was inaugurated by Ms. Sakila Banu, Deputy Director of Agriculture- Vavuniya District. Course conducted as a residential program at District Agriculture Training Centre, Muruganoor Farm, Vavuniya. Certification ceremony was graced by Hon. Rishad Bathurdeen, Minister of Trade & Commerce of GOSL. Certificated was issued to the students who passed the training course on Agriculture short course, Excavation technicians and Operation of Combined Harvester.
Financial literacy and Credit facilitations programmes for youth Conducted in collaboration with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for Vavuniya District. Unemployed youths. As capital is important for any agricultural or business initiations, this capital is not in the reaching hands for the youth. So it was the financial literacy program with Credit facilitation which played Mr. Nalin Attygalle, General Secretary of FCCISL, and Hon. the way for educating the youth to become bankable person. Minister Rishaad Bathurdeen, address the gathering on the Mr. Sri Padmanathan, Team leader of Poverty Alleviation Certi cation ceremony. ….. Micro Finance Project –II (PAMP II ) program of CBSL was
15 the resource for the program which was conducted in three Another meeting took place with GA, Trincomalee. CEO of sessions reaching all the divisions in Vavuniya district, from Chamber of Commerce & Industries Trincomalee District unemployed youths to university finalists to the grass root and some senior sta met the GA where GA agreed to farmer groups. do the road construction of the sub road leads to Chayaa blu hotel and many other hotels, He also agreed to allocate fund from District secretariat to train and produce skill sta through a Government Training Institution.
Follow-up meeting with Agriculture Minister held where Nuwara Eliya District Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture proposed to buy fruits and vegetables produced in rural and sell at a a ordable price through AGCO Corporative Society in collaboration with the Bank of Ceylon and or National Development Bank. The Minister agreed to support and provides the government endorsement.
The set objectives of the KPF are (1) Educate, create awareness and build confidence among the business leaders, entrepreneurs and general public on the necessity, importance and possibility of business sector participation and providing leadership in the business world, (2) Provide a platform for the business community to interact and engage in and dialogue, consulting and exchange views and ideas on issues pertaining to current issues with eminent persons in responsible positions with expiries knowledge, (3) Create awareness and build up public opinions on issues connected to development of economy of Sri Lanka, (4) Boost competiveness of micro and small enterprises in di erent sector in business, (5) Facilitate public- private partnership. Key Persons Forums held in Regions brings Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards - Results National Awards The regional Key Persons Forums held in year 2012 and January 2013 draws positive results. The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) in collaboration with the Asia Foundation organized four sessions of Key Persons’ Forum in year 2012 in Trincomalee, Ja na, Galle, Badulla and one session in Kandy in the month of January 2013. The regional KPFs were held with the participation of Hon. Mahida Yapa Abeywardena, Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Hon. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana, Hon. Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama and Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen.
A follow up Session held on January with CEB o cials Nalin Attyagalle (CEO) – FCCISL, Kumar Mallimaratchi (President )-FCCISL, in Ja na. At the meeting with Mr. S Prabaharan, Area Lal Keerthi Gunawardena (Platinum Winner 2011) Managing Director Lucky Engineer – CEB – Northern Province, it was observed that Lanka(Pvt) Ltd, Nayana Dehigama (Platinum Winner 2012) Managing Director Grid Substations in Vavuniya , Kilinochchi are available and Epic Lanka (Pvt)Ltd, Hon.Shashindra Rajapaksha (Chief Minister)-Uva Province, Chunnakam is planned to complete by 2013 and Mannar by Ajith Wattuhewa –(Senior Vice President)FCCISL, 2016. It also stated the entire Peninsula will be connected to W.K.H.Wegapitiya –(Vice President )FCCISL the National Grid by end of this year. Even though 17 MW is contributred from Hydro, CEB can not cater the loads. Mr. Nayana Dehigama, Managing Director of Epic Lanka (Pvt) This is planned to be sorted out, when the CEB’s 24MW Ltd who the Platinum winner of the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur project is commissioned in February 2013. The interruptions of the Year Awards 2012, is celebrating his victory. Nayana are forced to impose to the system because of the road Dehigama is the Chairman/ Managing Director of EPIC Lanka widening works. He stated now road widening works are Group, the renowned ICT solutions provider in Sri Lanka. almost finished but may take some time to sort out . With EPIC Lanka is a technology leader in providing e-security and severe voltage drop in Mannar occurred presently, a Voltage e-payment solutions to corporate organizations in Sri Lanka Regulator is needed to be installed nearby Murungan. Highest and the region. Mr. Sujeewa Palliyaguruge, Chairman, Senani number of Tripping is observed in Mannar but compared to Holdings secured the National Gold award. the past, tripping is declining at the moment. He has stated The accolade was presented at magnanimous awards that after commissioning the GSS in 2016 , entire problems ceremony at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla on 11th December. are expected to be solved. The awards ceremony, which was attended by more than 16 600 people, was organized by the Federation of Chambers The sponsors of the event are, Dialog Axiata PLC, the of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL). The Platinum Sponsor, Janashakthi Insurance, the Gold Sponsor, ceremony was graced by Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Bank of Ceylon, the Silver Sponsor, the International Partner- MP, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Shashindra Rajapaksa, People Like Us Organization, European Union and Oxfam Chief Minister of Uva Province, Mr. Tissa Attanayake, GB. Mr. Jeremy Huxtable, Chief O cer, Dialog Enterprise, Member of Parliament and General Secretary of UNP, Dialog Axiata PLC, Mr. Prakash Scha ter, MD, Janashakthi Mr. Anura Siriwardene, Secretary, Ministry of Industry Insurance PLC, Ms.Shehara De Silva, GM – Marketing and and Commerce, Mr. Janaka Ratnayake, Chairman & Sales, Mr. D. M Gunesekara, DGM – Retail Banking, Bank of Chief Executive, Export Development Board, Mr. N. M. Ceylon, Mr. Davis Lamberti, Country Desk Peoples Like Us, Shahied, Chairman, National Enterprise Development Mr Paul Joicey, Country Director, Oxfam GB, Ms. Roxanne Authority. Among the BODs and o cials participated from Abdulali EU Programme Manager graced the ceremony. The FCCISL are Mr. Kumar Mallimaratchi, President, Mr.Ajith generous support of these organizations immensely benefited Wattuhewa, Senior. Vice President, Mr. W.K.H Wegapitiya, to conduct this type of a magnitude awards ceremony. Vice President, Mr.Nalin Attygalle, CEO/NPD, Mr.Patrick Also to name the partners, Wijeya Newspapers, Sri Lanka Amarasinghe, Past President and Founder of the Program. Rupavahini Corporation, Thinakkural, V FM, Randesa The ceremony took part by a distinguished gathering of Magazine, 5th Elephant, AV Production and Elephant House . Diplomatic Missions, Member Chambers of FCCISL, leading business organizations and senior O cials from Government The Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2012 set Institutions. A dance, music and drum performances added an ideal ground for the best of the best to compete in and glamour to the event and concluded with a fellowship and a emerge as the lifeblood of Sri Lankan economy. lavish dinner.
Over the past sixteen years, the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka, is adhering to its vision of recognizing and rewarding of business excellence in Sri Lanka has created the ideal platform to reward Sri Lanka’s India entrepreneurs nationwide. The Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of Build Enterprise Culture the Year Awards is the ultimate accolade one can achieve as a Sri Lankan entrepreneur. The event is organized in association with FCCISL 57 member chambers and associations.
This year awards caps a momentous year for the competition, as it records the highest numbers of awards bestowed at the regional and national levels. It is for the 17th year, the award is taken place and the number of the applicants, eligible entries, number of awards given and the competition have sphere up. The event amalgamates two new award categories in 2012, Emerging Women Entrepreneur in North and East and Di erently Abled Entrepreneur of the Year.
The Emerging Women Entrepreneur in North and East recognizes small women entrepreneurs who create a successful movement of women’s entrepreneurship and Yi Interactive Session with Entrepreneurs from USA makes people aware of the incredible contributions made by women for the development in economy of the North Yi interactive session with Entrepreneurs from and East. The Di erently Abaled Entrepreneur recognizes USA 12 January 2013: Indore highly motivated entrepreneurs who achieve their set goals by working beyond physical and emotional barriers. Yi (Indore Chapter) had organized an interactive session with two entrepreneurs from USA, during their visit to Indore. It is noted that a comprehensive evaluation process applied The two business leaders - Mr. Glenn Reph and Mr. John to assess the di erent aspects of the entrepreneurship Geiger - have had immensely successful careers, from being qualities. The expertly structured evaluation process which an employee with a multinational corporation to starting explicit competitive edge of each candidate was to be the an innovative venture & selling it. Spanning three decades, underpinning factor for marginalising any disparities and Glenn’s passion for innovation has taken him from creating allowing the deserving candidate to win.The unique facet a multi-million dollar enterprise by the age of 32 to raising of the Entrepreneur Award is that it allows entrepreneurs funds for one of the largest non-profit organizations (World from di erent sectors, geographic locations, magnitudes, Vision), established to serve the poorest of communities. He sizes, legitimacy to compete with each other on a level combines creative business acumen with deep humanitarian playing field. Candidates from diverse nature of businesses compassion to improve the lives of the people with whom from the high level exporters, importers who are engaged he works. For almost four decades, John has embraced a in delivering value addition products and services, service career of assisting pharmaceutical companies in bringing new providers, industrialists to di erently-abled entrepreneurs and innovative medicines into the international marketplace. where most of them are living and running their business in the hinterlands, to emerging women entrepreneurs in North and East. 17 the goals and aspirations of future leaders of both nations. They now devote a substantial time to the iSOEL- the International School of Entrepreneurial Leadership, which By facilitating discussions about economic, political, cultural, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education & social and environmental issues facing both Australia and training of socially responsible entrepreneurial business India, AIYD aims to empower young leaders in both countries leaders. They expressed that India had the best chance to to collaborate with each other, share ideas and innovations improve and enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the with a view to building sustainable long-term relationships country and make that a significant aspect of India’s growth with each other story. They also said that Yi should play an important role in putting entrepreneurship on top of their agenda. The AIYD comprises of the Steering Committee, and the Board of Advisors. The Steering committee comprises of Ms Monika Barthwal-Dutta, Lecturer, International Security, University of New South Wales; Mr Ruchir Punjabi, Chair, Founder & MD, Langoor; Mr Vidyananda Vijaya Sagaram, Director-Strategic Projects, Victorian Government Business O ce, India; Ms Sanushka Seomangal, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers; Mr Shaun Star, foreign legal consultant; Mr Rishi Suri, International Journalist & Senior Editor, Milap (India’s oldest & largest circulated Urdu daily), and Mr. Rommel Varghese, Intern, Federal Parliament & freelance journalist.
Industrial visit to Quantum Clothing India (P) Ltd and Hirawats Fashion (P) Ltd The AIYD Board of Advisors consists of a network of esteemed leaders and professionals such as Mr Biren Industrial visit to Quantum Clothing India (P) Ltd Nanda, Indian High Commissioner to Australia; Mr Geo rey and Hirawats Fashion (P) Ltd 19 January 2013: Vizag Conaghan, Commissioner to India, Victoria State, Australia; Yi (Vizag Chapter) had organized an industrial visit to Mr John Fisher, Director, AustraliaIndia Council; Mr Shankar Quantum Clothing India (P) Ltd and Hirawats Fashion (P) Vanavarayar, Immediate Past National Chairman, Yi & Joint Ltd, on 19 January 2013. The objective of this visit was to Correspondent, Kumaraguru College of Technology and provide a learning platform to the members and the students Mr Vinod Mirchandani, Associate Director, Australian India and help them to understand the best practices of the Institute. organizations. The 3-day conference programme held between 30-Jan and The first stop was Quantum Clothing India (P) Ltd. The 1-Feb 2013 at Melbourne and Sydney witnessed a packed members and students were taken for a guided tour of the audience as they got the opportunity to hear from eminent production area. Mr Syed Khasim, Factory Manager and speakers and best minds of both the countries. Ms Deepthi M, Manager – HR & Admin, welcomed the Some of the important participants in the programme members & students and gave a detailed presentation about included His Excellency the Honourable Alex Chernov AC the organization and its best practices. Mr Anik Hirawat, QC, Governor of the State of Victoria; Senator Lisa Singh, Managing Partner, Hirawat Fashion (P) Ltd spoke about his Australian Labor Party, Senator for Tasmania; The Hon Chris organization and took the members to the production floor Bowen, MP, Federal Minister for Immigration and Citizenship; where they got to know the best practices being adopted. Prof Jane den Hollander, Vice Chancellor and President of They had an opportunity to study about the manufacturing Deakin University; Mr Srijan Pal Singh, O cer on Special system, resource procurement, supply chain system, Duty at O ce of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam & Co-author of production scheduling and quality practices. “Target 3 Billion”, amongst others. A group of 40 students from GVP College for Degree & PG Courses, MVGR College of Engineering, Thandra Paparaya Institute of Science & Technology and Swamy Vivekananda Engineering College and Yi Members participated in the visit.
Australia India Youth Dialogue 30 January - 01 February 2013: Australia Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) provides a sustainable platform for the youth of Australia and India to come together and foster an enduring partnership between the two great countries. AIYD explores new opportunities in the Australia–India relationship by bringing together the Australia India Youth Dialogue 2013: Yi Delegates at Government House expertise and knowledge of both countries coupled with Reception, Melbourne
18 Mr Shankar Vanavarayar was the Chair of the Board of Mr. M Maheshwar Rao IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Advisors. Mr Kumara Guru, National Vice Chairman Development and Director of Industries & Commerce, (Designate), Yi & Director – External Relations, Indian School Government of Karnataka spoke about the various services of Business, Ms Bhairavi Jani, Past National Chairman, Yi & and schemes o ered by the State Government for starting Director, SCAGroup of Companies and Mr George Muthoot startups/new ventures. Alexander, Co-Chair (Learning), Yi (Kochi Chapter) & Vice President, The Muthoot Group were the Yi members who Mr Bharathram Lokkur, Chair, Young Indians (Bangalore represented India at the 2013 edition of AIYD. Chapter) and Senior Manager, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and Mr Siddarth Krishna Kumar, Co-Chair, Young Indians (Bangalore Chapter) spoke about facets of entrepreneurship ranging from conceiving an idea to setting up a business, in the present changed economic order.
The sessions on “Business Idea to Execution” and “Finance and Scheme” focused on Business Plan Templates & Monetizing Business Models, Role of Venture Capitalists and Financial Institutions as well as the Legal Aspects involved in starting a business. During the panel discussion, entrepreneurs from di erent fields shared their experiences and the challenges they faced while setting up their ventures.
The summit o ered a unique platform for those who were Mr Subroto Bagchi, Co-Founder & Chairman, Mindtree Ltd addressing members keen on “spreading the spirit of entrepreneurship” and “make during Entrepreneurship Summit Starting Young a di erence”, and was attended by over 300 participants. Yi Entrepreneurship Summit “Starting Young” 16 February 2013: Bangalore Yi (Bangalore Chapter) along with Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka had organized its first Entrepreneurship Summit with the theme, “Starting Young” on 16 February 2013 at Bangalore.
The objective of the summit was to equip people, who are in the early stages of their business / career, senior students of Management and Engineering colleges and to an extent on mid-career individuals having entrepreneurial aspirations, to Session on ‘Youth and Corporate’ Formulating State Youth Policy 2013 become successful entrepreneurs. Session on ‘Youth and Corporate’ Formulating State It focused on all aspects of entrepreneurship ranging from Youth Policy 2013 22 February 2013: Bhubaneswar conceiving an idea to setting up a business by bringing together budding entrepreneurs, start-ups, venture capitalists, financial Yi (Bhubaneswar Chapter) in association with the Department institutions, policy makers and other stakeholders involved of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of with nurturing and promoting entrepreneurship. The summit Odisha and UNFPA had organized a seminar on “Youth and and also focused on sectors where ample opportunities exist. Corporate” on 22 February 2013 at Bhubaneswar.
In his keynote address, Mr Subroto Bagchi, Co-Founder & DSYS is in the process of formulating the State Youth Policy Chairman, Mindtree Ltd started o by saying that the choice 2013. For this purpose, the department plans to take a people made with respect to their ventures is what would strategic approach to ensure an all-inclusive process with eventually determine their success. He stressed upon the active engagement of youth from diverse backgrounds fact that domain knowledge was the key di erentiator and for the formulation of the policy. They plan to undertake that ideas generated should be easy to relate to people. Mr. various thematic consultations at the State and District level Bagchi emphasized that each organization must have its own which will serve as the platform for generating opinions and methodology as over a period of time this becomes the suggestions for incorporating into the youth policy. unique factor that helps and contributes in staying ahead of the competition. He concluded by focusing on the branding In this connection, CII-Yi supported DSYS to organize this aspect and its increased importance in creating a successful workshop with active involvement of Yi and CII members. entrepreneurs. The speakers for the session included Mr M K Gupta, Vice
19 Chairman, CII Odisha State Council; Mr Omkar Nath move that changed their life and the course of the company. Mohanty, Convenor, CII Training and Education Panel and They talked about as to how continuous failure was treated Director-Technology & Academic Initiative, RSB Metaltech as an opportunity to learn, how technology could be used (P) Ltd; Mr Hemant Dwivedi, Head, UNFPA-Odisha, and Mr to bring about a change to traditional businesses, to how Rahul Mirchandani, Past National Chairman, Yi & Executive millions of opportunities were available to graduates in the Director, Aries Agro Ltd. creative sector. The session proved to be quite interesting with a slew of questions being put forth to the speakers. The session was attended by around 50 delegates who Overall, the delegates had an entertaining, motivating and assisted DSYS by suggesting various important points to educative experience. About 300 delegates participated in frame the youth policy for the State. the event.
Mr Rahul Mirchandhani,Past National Chairman-Yi addressing members during Learning session on Dare, Grow, Achieve, Lead Young Entrepreneurs’ Meet
Learning session on “Dare, Grow, Achieve, Lead” Yi Young Entrepreneurs’ Meet 08 January 2013: Ahmedabad 09 March 2013: Coimbatore The Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Summit is an example of a Yi (Coimbatore Chapter) had organized its Signature Learning visionary approach of the Government of Gujarat towards event - Dare.. Grow.. Achieve.. Lead.. – It IS a BIG Deal ! on inclusive and sustainable development. The sixth edition of 9 March 2013 at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. the summit provided enormous prospects to the State to The theme of the event was Achievement and Leadership display its strengths, progressive stand, initiatives taken to and had a very interesting lineup of speakers from di erent improve governance, investor friendly climate and the art sectors. The event had people who dared to take the first and culture of Gujarat. CII is the National Partner for the step, who achieved big, who had successfully led an entire summit for the past many years and is proud to be associated organization and one who had executed the unimaginable. with the Government of Gujarat for this initiative. By quoting real life experiences from achievers and leaders of our country, the aim of the signature event was to provide A total of 2,100 delegates from 121 countries in attendance inspiration and motivation. It provided an opportunity for and 127 seminars on di erent topics as also forging 2,670 members and students to converge on a common platform strategic partnership intentions have been the highlights of and to discuss and debate on issues of importance leading to the summit. With the Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Summit, ‘Brand the development of the country. Gujarat’ has established bonding with people from around the globe. Like in the previous editions, Yi was requested There were a total of 9 speakers who addressed the to partner with ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ to organize a Young standalone session, and included Mr. Mahendar U S, Managing Entrepreneurs’ Meet on the theme ‘Igniting Young Minds in Partner, HattiKaapi; Mr. Karthikeyan Ranganathan, Partner, Making Di erence for Entrepreneurial Success”. Baring Private Equity Partners India Ltd; Mr Mithun Sacheti, Co-Founder & Chief Executive O cer, Carat Lane Trading P Ltd; Mr. C K Venkataraman, Chief Executive O cer Jewellery, Titan Industries; Mr Nikhil Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Provogue I Ltd & Prozone CSC; Mr Ramesh Praba, Managing Director, Galaxy Communication Service P Ltd; Mr Senthil Kumar, Co-Founder & Board Member, Real Image Media Technologies P Ltd; Mr K V Sai Chandrasekhar, Head of Operations, Agastya International Foundation; and Mr. A Muruganantham, Founder & Chief Executive O cer, Jayaashree Industries. The speakers shed their inhibitions and shared their stories on how they made a di erence by taking a bold yet calculated 20 Mr Narendra Modi, Chief Minister, Gujarat, speaking at the CAAYE welcomes Nepal as an Invitee inaugural function mentioned that Gujarat was becoming the Global Gateway to India, and he welcomed everyone to the summit which itself has grown far beyond the boundaries of Gujarat. Mr Modi said that this summit would send a positive message for the global economy.
Finishing School The objective of Yi Finishing Schools is to enhance the employability of ITI graduates through life skill inputs from Industry and thereby make the ITI graduate Industry Ready. Total 1265 students trained during the workshop.
CAAYE welcomes Nepal Young Entrepreneurs Forum (NYEF) as an Invitee member to the Alliance
The Flagship CAAYE Young Entrepreneur Summit Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCISL) to Host Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) Summit in mid November 2013. Sri Lanka’s exposure in the eyes of Asian region will be strengthen to greater heights with the CAAYE summit which is scheduled to have just before the CHOGM and Students@BusYiness Yi Students’ Fair Commonwealth Business Forum in Colombo. CatalYist - Entrepreneurship Development Workshops. O cial communiqué of the Common-Wealth Asian Alliance Designed with the aim of sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship for Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) was handed over to in young minds of the student net members, this workshop the Hon. Minister Dullas Alahapperuma – Minister of exposes students to the concept of entrepreneurship and Youth A airs and Skill Development at the ministry o ce instill in them the confidence to take up entrepreneurship as by Dr.Rahul Mirchandani, Founder President, CAAYE in a career option. the presence of Ministry o cials and Mr. Nalin Attygalle, Secretary General/CEO, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
Career Counseling Workshop Handing over of O cial ag of CAAYE to FCCISL Career Counseling Initiative is a program that allow children Le to right – Mr.K.A. ilakaratne – Secretary, Ministry of Youth Aairs and Skill Development, Ms. N.D. Sugathadasa, Additional to think in a structured manner about their dreams and Secretary (Youth Dev.)- Ministry of Youth Aairs and Skill aspirations. It gives exposure to the students regarding the Development, Mr. Nalin Attygalle – Secretary General-FCCISL, sea of opportunity that exists beyond just being doctors or Hon. Min Dullas Alahapperuma – Minister, Ministry of Youth engineers. It is a tool that empowers studentsto self-determine Aairs and Skill Development, Dr.Rahul Mirchandani – Founder their career path with support from teachers and family. President, CAAYE, Mr. R.P.S.U. Jayaratne – Director – Small Enterprises, K.Vinopavan – Focal Point for CAAYE - FCCISL 21 Along with the communiqué, o cial flag of CAAYE was The businesses were evaluated across 15 di erent criteria handed over to FCCISL, who will be next host of CAAYE including their impact on development, innovation and value summit 2013 in Colombo during the month of November generation. The entries were also judged on how their 2013. businesses support one of the eight Millennium Development CAAYE is the network of network alliance of young Goals. A total of 17 entries were received from across entrepreneurs, having a written charter and proudly industries including ICT, health care, green technology, waste supported by the Common-wealth secretariat, London. management and hospitality. CAAYE was formed by the 8 member countries in Asia, which are Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Winner: Brunei, Singapore and Malasiya. CAAYE is represented by Thinking Green Sdn Bhd - Malaysia FCCISl in Sri Lanka and FCCISL will be hosting the summit A wholly-owned Malaysian start-up company, Thinking with the young entrepreneurs from all our member countries. Green specializes in integrating aesthetic, modern design We are expecting minimum 150 to 200 young foreign with green technology, creating new green products in the entrepreneurs to mingle with our own counter parts to field of micro-architecture, also known as street furniture. share their experiences and success stories said by Nalin Its main innovation, the GreeNomad Solar-Powered Kiosk Attygalle. Arrangements will be made, all foreign delegates is a usable piece of street furniture that merges cutting- to have exposure visits to showcase Sri Lanka and make edge green technologies such as solar power and green them understands the quality standards, value additions and materials with modern urban concepts, creating a self- innovativeness in the specific areas such as TEA, SPICES, su cient, environmentally-friendly public amenity that RUBBER PRODUTS, CERAMIC and IT Developments. provides a solution to illegal outdoor retail spaces and a Not only medium and large scale entities, we will take them reduction in carbon footprint generation. Thinking Green to few micro enterprises as well while showcasing one of aims to collaborate closely with local/municipal authorities, the beautiful cities in the world-COLOMBO. Stated by Mr. both locally in Malaysia, regionally in South-East Asia, and Attygalle, Secretary General/CEO of FCCISL . internationally to deploy the GreeNomad Solar-Powered Kiosks. Runner Up: Think Green (Pvt) Ltd - Sri Lanka Think Green is a Sri Lankan company that provides solutions to disposing electronic waste called ‘E-cycling box’. Electronic waste is a growing problem in Sri Lanka accounting to over 5 tons every single day. Think Green has revolutionized the way in which e-waste must be managed Sri Lanka and has been at the forefront of inculcating green habits in Sri Lanka. The ‘E-cycling box’ has benefited companies and helped many blue chip companies to be compliant with ISO 14001 – Waste Management.Think Green has also created Le to right – Dr. Rahul Mirchandani – Founder President, CAAYE, employment opportunities to the nation and has contributed Mr.Nalin Attygalle – Secretary General/CEO-FCCISL, Ms. N.D. to preserving 1.5 Million Lbs of Carbon Emissions which is Sugathadasa, Additional Secretary (Youth Dev.)- Ministry of Youth equivalent to Saving over 150,00 Trees in 2012 alone. Aairs and Skill Development, K.Vinopavan – Focal Point for CAAYE - FCCISL Second Runner Up: CAAYE Young Entrepreneur Challenge 2013 Kins Advanced Diabetes Care Clinic - India The first Commonwealth Asia Young Entrepreneurs Kins Advanced Diabetes care clinic is a constituent of Challenge was launched in July 2013. Themed “Profit with Kins Care & Research Foundation, an institution providing Purpose: Entrepreneurs who build a better world”, the comprehensive diabetes management in West Bengal, India. challenge organized by the Commonwealth-Asia Alliance India is the diabetic capital of the world and owing to the of Young Entrepreneurs was opened to to entrepreneurs change in lifestyle, improper diet control and poor level of between 20 to 35 years old from Bangladesh, Brunei, India, preventive care, the number of people being a ected is Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka with increasing at an alarming rate. Launched in March 2011, Kins existing businesses. clinic’s objective is to provide total diabetes care under a single roof with special emphasis on empowerment of the Recognizing that youth form a vital part of the global diabetics. The clinic being the only such clinic in whole region entrepreneurship equation, the challenge was aimed at has registered over 2500 patients till July’13 with excellent providing a platform for young entrepreneurs in the region to results. It boasts to be the only healthcare institute to o er showcase impactful business enterprises that address societal dedicated diabetic foot care facilities to protect amputation challenge. The challenge winner is invited to participate in the and continues to fight to make the region diabetes aware and 2nd CAAYE Summit in Colombo and the Commonwealth free. Business Forum. On top of that, the winner will receive a whole range of mentorship support from the individual The CAAYE Young Entrepreneur Challenge is supported by CAAYE member organisations. the Commonwealth Secretariat. 22 CAAYE Country Representatives
Bangaladesh Brunei Ejaj Ahmad Fatin Arifin Founder President Country Representative - CAAYE Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre (BYLC)
India Malaysia Rahul Mirchandani Nurul Huda-Afandi Founder President – CAAYE Country Representative CAAYE Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Maldives Malaysia Aminath Shifaza Muzamir Mustafa CAAYE Country Representative Chief Executive O cer Maldives PUGM Holdings - Malaysia
Pakistan Singapore
Shaban Khalid Devaki Ramachandran Chairman CAAYE Country Representative Young Entrepreneur Forum Singapore
Sri Lanka
K.Vinopavan CAAYE Country Representative – Sri Lanka
Aminul Islam Khan Navita Maharajan Katherine Ellis Regional Director National Chair Director CYP Asia Centre Yi Leadership Academy Youth A airs Commonwealth Secretariat 23 Alex Mitchell Anton Godfrey Aminul Islam Khan C. J. P. Siriwardana Ajith Nivard Cabraal Ejaj Ahmad Fatin Arifin Co-founder and Director Founder/CEO Regional Director Assistant Governor Governor Founder President Country Representative - Young Brits AGXINTL (AG International) CYP Asia Centre Central Bank of Sri Lanka Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bangladesh Youth CAAYE Leadership Centre (BYLC)
Hiro Tien Jeremy Liddle Jonathan Johnson Kumar Mallimaratchi Mmasekgoa Nabeeh Ibrahim Nalin Attygalle Founder & CEO Australian President Group Director – Former Chairman Masire-Mwamba Analyst Secretary General/CEO SocialBuzz Advertising G20 Young Entrepreneurs Programme Quality Ceylon Hotels Corporation DSG Commonwealth Capital Market FCCISL Alliance World Vision International Secretariat, London Development Authority
Navita Maharajan Priyanka Rahul Mirchandani Ramya Weerakoon Ravi Theja Muthu Rokiah Binti Hassan Saurabh Jyoti National Chair Samaraweera Founder President – Chairman / MD Chief Executive CEO Chairman Yi Leadership Academy Senior Deputy Director CAAYE Ramya Holdings Pvt Ltd. Helios Eco Vidyut Pvt. Ltd. Heritage Biotech Syakar Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd Department of the BOI
Shazia Bakshi Shiraz Gidwani Sivahar Muthuramalingam Sonia Kabir Thirukumar Nadarasa K.Vinopavan Nurul Huda-Afandi Administrator Chief Executive Founder Country Manager CEO - Hutchison CAAYE Country CAAYE Country Delhi Public School Iktara World Think Green (Pvt) Limited Dell Bangladesh Telecommunications Representative – Sri Lanka Representative Lanka (PVT) Ltd. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
S Suryanarayanan Shaban Khalid Aminath Shifaza Devaki Ramachandran Darin C. Gunesekera Adnan Lee Muzamir Mustafa National Chairman Chairman CAAYE Country CAAYE Country First ordinary Ashoka Fellow Managing Director Chief Executive O cer CII’s Young Indians Young Entrepreneur Forum Representative Representative MBG Fruits PUGM Holdings - Malaysia Maldives Singapore
24 www.caaye.com