The Global Young Leaders Programme (YLP) incorporates cross-sectoral learning, sustainable benefits and the experience of working on real world issues within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team setting. By exposing participants to the world outside their comfort zones, the YLP prepares them for today’s new business realities.
The YLP also brings professional project-management strengths to good deeds and practical, business-led solutions to developing communities. With a focus on sustainable development and cooperation, it empowers communities to take responsibility for their own future.
Previous Programmes
Indonesia: Aceh
China: Xian
China: Shanxi
Vietnam: Hanoi
Cambodia: Phnom Penh
The Cambodia programme held in March 2009 entailed the development of a business plan for the establishment of a social enterprise which would work closely with the Group Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarites in Cambodia (GERES), an international NGO based in Phnom Penh, to promote sustainable resource management and income generation opportunities.
India: New Delhi
The India programme held in January 2009 entailed the development of a business plan for the expansion of Drishtee, a rapidly expanding Indian ICT company, in New Delhi, India who is looking to develop its BPO services.
China: Ningxia
The Ningxia programme held in August 2008 entailed the development of a business plan for the expansion of the Yinchuan Jinhu Eco-Agriculture Tourism Company Ltd. (Jinhu Enterprise), a winery and eco-tourism facility, in Ningxia, China.
Laos: Vientiane
The Laos programme held in May 2008 is aimed to scale up the existing business of a local enterprise, SUNLABOB, to provide renewable energy and value-added services to rural Laos through a commercially sustainable operation.
Cambodia: Takeo Province
The Cambodia programme held in March 2008 is aimed to develop a business plan for the Natural-Agri-Product (NAP) venture of a local organization, CEDAC, in Cambodia.
China: Jingxian County, Hebei Province
The Hebei Programme was held in Jingxian County in China's north-eastern Hebei province from October 8-20, 2007.
China: Pingzhang Administrative Village, Yunnan Province
The Pingzhang Programme in Yunnan Province, China followed on the progress of neighbouring Haitang Administrative Village where the inaugural YLP was held in 2006.
India: Gir National Park and Sanctuary and Chitrod, Gujarat state
The Gir National Park and Sanctuary in Gujarat, India, was selected for our second YLP project.
China: Haitang Administrative Village, Yunnan Province
The first YLP was held in July and August 2006. The field project took Young Leaders to Haitang Administrative Village in Baoshan prefecture, Yunnan province, in China.
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