Workshop on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives for SME Development
Date & Training hrs

9-12 December 2025

Training hours: –

Deadline of Enlistment:

on or before 18 September 2025

Training Provider

Asian Productivity Organization,

Training Fee: USD200.00

Venue

face-to-face
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Course Brief Description:

We are pleased to share that the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), in cooperation with the National Productivity Secretariat of Sri Lanka, will offer the Workshop on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives for SME Development face-to-face on 9-12 December 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

During the workshop, participants will:

  1. Gain a deeper understanding of ESG principles and their relevance to business sustainability;
  2. Learn about regulatory compliance challenges and emerging ESG standards relevant to SME operations, especially to productivity enhancement; and
  3. Explore practical examples and best practices of ESG implementation among SMEs in APO members.

Two (2) qualified candidates from the Department will be considered by CEST for endorsement to this workshop.

  1. CEST Forms B and C (please see attached template) duly approved by the applicant’s Supervising Undersecretary/Head
  2. Service Record
  3. Certificate of No Pending Administrative and/or Criminal Case
  4. Certificate of No Pending Nomination and Service Obligation (for applicants from the regional / provincial offices)
  5. Accomplished Training Needs and Endorsement by Organization/Company (TNEO) (template attached) with the applicant’s signature

As stated in Item 6.1.2 of Department Order 22-10: Revised CEST Guidelines, participation of employees requires the approval of their Bureau/Office Head and the endorsement of their Supervising Undersecretary/Head.

Applicants who fail to submit all the abovementioned CEST requirements will no longer be accommodated for the program.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Target participants include government officials, policymakers, and managers of public-sector organizations involved in SME development, sustainability regulations, and business competitiveness. The APO Secretariat may give preference to individuals joining an APO project for the first time. Those who have participated in an APO project within the last two (2) years may receive lower priority.

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