Business training as a tool for international cooperation: study of the business management course in spanish (EDII –India)

Abstract

This essay analyzes business management training as a tool for international cooperation and sustainable development, focusing on the "Business Management in Spanish"course offered by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), part of the  ITEC  program.  It  argues  that  this  Indian  initiative  exemplifies  South-South  cooperation  by  transferring  skills  and  promoting multicultural integration. EDII, a key player in the third largest global entrepreneurial ecosystem (with more than 117,000 startups in  India),  offers  a  program  focused  on  digital  marketing  and  women's  empowerment.  The  diversity  of  Spanish-speaking participants enriches the learning process, fostering leadership and innovation. The essay highlights the professional impact and concrete  actions  of  graduates,  as  well  as  India's  progress  in  supporting  women  entrepreneurs.  Finally,  it  proposes  five  public policies  for  Paraguay  inspired  by  the  Indian  model,  such  as  seed  funds  and  microcredits  for  women,  seeking  to  boost the  local entrepreneurial ecosystem. It concludes that multilingual and inclusive business training, such as that offered by EDII, is crucial for social and economic transformation.