{"id":7308,"date":"2026-09-14T09:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/economictimes.lk\/?p=7308"},"modified":"2026-09-14T09:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:00:22","slug":"capacity-building-by-cdb-empowers-sme-entrepreneurs-in-kandy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/economictimes.lk\/index.php\/2026\/09\/14\/capacity-building-by-cdb-empowers-sme-entrepreneurs-in-kandy\/","title":{"rendered":"Capacity-building by CDB empowers SME Entrepreneurs in Kandy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SMBPlus drives capacity building reaffirming CDB commitment to inclusive economic growth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women entrepreneurs encompass over 75% of participants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) reiterated its commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka\u2019s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector with an SMB Capacity-Building Programme in Kandy. Held on August 3rd at the Divisional Secretariat Hall B, the programme was driven under CDB\u2019s SMBPlus as part of CDB\u2019s broader strategy to support entrepreneurs beyond conventional financial services. The focus instead is on equipping them with the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to build resilient businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notably, more than 75% of the participants were women entrepreneurs, underscoring CDB\u2019s continued emphasis on advancing women\u2019s economic empowerment across the island\u2019s business community, reinforcing them as an integral facet of the nation\u2019s economy. The programme collated local business owners for a day of practical learning, business development insights and valuable networking opportunities aimed at supporting long-term, sustainable growth. Participants engaged in interactive knowledge-sharing sessions led by industry experts, covering key areas of business development and growth strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the formal sessions, entrepreneurs were given the opportunity to network, exchange experiences and explore potential future collaborations with fellow business owners in the region \u2014 reflecting CDB\u2019s belief that community and shared learning are as vital to SME success as capital itself. Commenting on the initiative, Chamath Siriwardana, Senior Assistant General Manager \u2014 Finance, said, \u201cOur commitment to Sri Lanka\u2019s SME sector goes far beyond financing. Capacity-Building Programmes like these allow us to support entrepreneurs, particularly women in business, and give them the practical knowledge and networks needed to grow with confidence. 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