The Launching of the Department of Trade & Industry – Bohol and the GTZ Small and Medium Enterprises Development through Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) took place at the Island City Mall Activity Center on July 24, 2008. This was one of the major events during the SME Day.
The launching was opened up with a Background of the SMEDSEP by Ms, Aster Caberte, the Regional Director of the DTI-VII. Shortly a Message on Partnerships was given by Mr. Volker Steigerwald, a representattive of the German Technological Corporation (GTZ). Afterwards, a presentation ws shown regarding the Bohol SMEDSEP Projects.
It was then followed up by speeches of the different branches of the SMEDSEP. First, was Dr. Elpidio Magante, the President of CVSCAFT; second, was Engr. Ramir Bongahoy, the President of Cebu GTH Foundation; and lastly, was Ms. Emilia Rosalinda, of PROCESS – Bohol.
The launching ended with an MOA signing and a pictorial of the SMEDSEP Members.
