ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) Project Phase 2 Graduation – Lao PDR

05 June 2023 -

The ASEAN Mentorship Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) in Lao PDR celebrates the graduation of 23 mentees who have completed the ten modules, underwent coaching sessions and presented their business improvement plans in Vientiane, the country’s capital city. The commencement exercise was conducted face-to-face with the additional support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The dignitaries who graced the ceremony with their presence included the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Bounthueng Douangsavanh, Director General of the Department of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr. Bounpheng Sibounheung, Vice President of Laos National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Thanongsingh Kanlagna and USAID’s Economic Growth, Education and Energy Officer, Mr. Cullen Hughes.

The AMEN Project Phase 2 is implemented by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) with the support of the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).