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Title: Workshop under MPOWER Youth Employment & Economic Growth Component Held in Resubelpara
Press Release Number:
25/04/2026
Description:
Minister for Tourism, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Timothy D Shira, attending as chief guest, emphasised youth empowerment through entrepreneurship and urged participants to explore opportunities in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, citing the region’s strong potential in these fields.
Key speakers, Mr Ricardo Villasmil, Senior Researcher, Harvard Growth Lab, and Mr Santiago Segovia, Research Fellow, highlighted challenges posed by the state’s remoteness, difficult terrain and limited employment avenues, while stressing the need to create sustainable livelihood opportunities beyond government jobs
Key speakers, Mr Ricardo Villasmil, Senior Researcher, Harvard Growth Lab, and Mr Santiago Segovia, Research Fellow, highlighted challenges posed by the state’s remoteness, difficult terrain and limited employment avenues, while stressing the need to create sustainable livelihood opportunities beyond government jobs
Released Date:
25 Apr 2026
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