The Convocation Ceremony of the Certificate Course titled “Global Trade Nexus: Insights into Trade Practices Across Nations” conducted by Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research in collaboration with IWFCI India National Chapter was conducted on Tuesday, 6th August 2024 in a hybrid mode at ABSA, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event was attended by 30 members from South Africa in person and 27 guests who joined online.
The programme began with the opening remarks by Ms. Vino Pillay, President of IWFCI South Africa and Dr. Daphne Pillai Founder President of IWFCI India. This was followed by a talk by Dr. R Chandran, Director – Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research who spoke about the efforts taken to curate and cutomise the program based on the needs of the entrepreneurs in South Africa.
Dr. Chandran’s talk was followed with speeches by Ms. Keridyn Heatlie, Executive Director – SA Chamber of Commerce Singapore and Ms. Tskani Mpofu, Founder – Fixing each other’s crown.
Seventeen small scale entrepreneurs who had successfully completed the certificate course received their certificates at the hands of Ms. Tshepo Ncube, Managing Director ABSA and Ms. Theresa Moller, CEO, B – Direct Solutions. In her vote of thanks, Ms. Vino Pillay, Founder President- IWFCI South Africa thanked the organisers, IWFCI India, Pillai Institute and the participants for the successful completion of the course. This was followed by the closing remarks delivered by Dr. Celina Joy, President of IIC – PIMSR and Course Co-ordinator of the Certificate Course.
The Certificate Course titled “Global Trade Nexus: Insights into Trade Practices across Nations” launched on 16th March, 2024 was designed for entrepreneurs who were going to be a part of the Trade Mission to Singapore and Australia. Participants gained insights into the business landscapes of these two countries and created effective plans for successful international business ventures.
