ACTIVITIES

Today, IEDC has formed an organizational body where job descriptions and functional profiles have been determined in such a way that the institute is run in a non-bureaucratic and flexible manner. The organizing body is encouraged to adapt to the needs of demand based and marketable programs and to keep an open mind for continual change," says Kapil Ghimire.

IEDC has introduced a monitoring system that analyzes service packages and their cost effectiveness. In the future, we hope to develop the system and introduce better training packages that cost less. This will encourage more entrepreneurs to partake in IEDC's entrepreneurial development programs and workshops.

At present, IEDC's computer networking system has also been improved and better organized. Branch offices have been connected with the head office in Kathmandu making communication fast and easy. The networking system within the head office has also been completed and the center has access to internet.

With internet Nepalese business persons can obtain information that is relevant for them and their organizations. Such information can be disseminated throughout the country. Nepalese business persons will also be able to compete internationally since they will have access to business information and technology used abroad. IEDC and SBPP activities will also receive global coverage and attract continued support for its activities from other agencies. The presentation on the web will be informative and useful for clients and organizations interested in the center's entrepreneurial training programs.

However, for more interested parties a promotional video on IEDC's activities, ongoing programs, workshops, and seminars has been prepared. Introductory brochures are also available for each of IEDC's service packages. It is our main concern to inform local and foreign bodies and individuals to get a clear picture of our objectives and our role in entrepreneurial skills development. By the end of this year a folder and Briefing Kit on IEDC will also be available.

Besides accepting funds from donors we also encourage donor agencies to use the facilities and services of the center in their enterprise development and income generation programs. A unit has been developed in IEDC to study the activities and interests of donor agencies and prepare project proposals for competitive bidding.

The infrastructure at IEDC has improved and today, six vehicles are available for operational use. Adequate training equipment has also been procured. It is hoped that with better infrastructural growth IEDC can branch out to more areas in Nepal and in particular rural communities.