Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry MSME Promotion Cell has been launched on 22nd of April 2010 in a ceremony held at Islamic Centre Conference hall. The cell was officially inaugurated by the Guest of Honor of the ceremony Hon. Minister of Tourism Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad. Speaking at the ceremony Minister highlighted the importance of such a cell to strengthening the economy and to assist the new government’s economic policies to open up the economy.
The chairman of the MSME-PC Mr.Ismail Asif spoke about the functions of the Cell at specific as follows, the immediate projects of the cell would include promotion of Aqua-culture initiative, “Feyli” Hand looming initiative, local food products packing and marketing initiatives and to implement a branding initiative for Authentic Maldivian Products.
Treasurer of MNCCI Mr.Ahmed Adheeb Abdul Qafoor also shared his experience from JICA training courses on SME development and how they have contributed MNCCI in introducing the cell.
The ceremony was also attended by members from MNCCI local and international affiliations: including Resident Representative of Japan International Co-operation Agency Mr.Makoto Nonobe, Ministry of Human Resources Youth and Sports, senior officials from UNDP, Maldives Pool Billiard Association,Junior Chamber International Maldives, United Artist of Maldives and owners of various SMEs.