Read a round-up of the India YLP, Global Young Leaders Uncover Uptapped Business Opportunities in India's Rural Economy.
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During the India YLP, an international group of participants worked closely with Drishtee, an Indian ICT company, which has been widely recognized for its achievements in training thousands of rural entrepreneurs in setting up internet kiosks which have delivered basic goods and services to villages across India. During the programme, participants developed a business plan which outlined exciting opportunities for Drishtee to develop its BPO services; an industry which has generated more than 30 percent revenue growth in 2008. In particular, the plan taps into the potential of the rural economy by promoting local entrepreneurship and building the capacity of rural villagers, particularly women, to be self-sufficient.