SIYB GLOBAL OVERVIEW for those who are interested.

SIYB Global Overview: Empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide

The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program is one of the most widely recognized and impactful entrepreneurship development initiatives globally. Developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO), SIYB has been implemented in over 100 countries, empowering millions of entrepreneurs to start, sustain, and grow their businesses. The program is designed to address the needs of entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journey, from aspiring entrepreneurs to established business owners. Below is a comprehensive overview of the SIYB program, its components, methodologies, and global impact.

1. Background and Objectives
The SIYB program was launched by the ILO in the 1980s as part of its broader mission to promote decent work, economic growth, and poverty reduction. The program aims to:

Equip entrepreneurs with practical skills and knowledge to start and manage successful businesses.

Create employment opportunities by fostering entrepreneurship and small business development.

Support economic development by strengthening micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Promote inclusive growth by targeting marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

2. Program Components
SIYB is a modular training program that consists of four main components, each tailored to meet the needs of entrepreneurs at different stages of their business lifecycle:

Generate Your Business Idea (GYB):

Target Group: Aspiring entrepreneurs who are exploring business ideas.

Objective: Helps participants identify viable business opportunities and assess their potential.

Key Topics: Idea generation, market research, and feasibility analysis.

Start Your Business (SYB):

Target Group: Individuals ready to start a new business.

Objective: Provides step-by-step guidance on how to start a business, including business planning and registration.

Key Topics: Business planning, legal requirements, marketing, and financial management.

Improve Your Business (IYB):

Target Group: Existing business owners looking to improve their operations.

Objective: Enhances business performance by addressing operational challenges and identifying growth opportunities.

Key Topics: Marketing, costing, record-keeping, and customer relations.

Expand Your Business (EYB):

Target Group: Established business owners aiming to scale up their operations.

Objective: Focuses on strategic planning and expansion strategies.

Key Topics: Business growth strategies, financial planning, and market expansion.

3. Methodology and Training Approach
SIYB is known for its practical, hands-on, and participatory training methodology. Key features include:

Participatory Learning: Participants engage in group discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises to apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

Action-Oriented: The program emphasizes actionable steps, such as creating business plans and implementi

1. Session Topic: Overview of SIYB programme Session Objective: By the end of the session, trainers will be introduced to SIYB programme and its components.

2. SIYB is a business management training program. developed by the international labor organization (ILO) Since 1980’s, Introduced in Kenya (KIE) used in over 130 countries worldwide SIYB consists of four separate but related programmes: Generate Your Business Idea (GYBI) Start Your Business (SYB) Improve Your Business (IYB) Expand Your Business (EYB) What is SIYB?

3. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE To contribute to the creation of quality employment and economic growth IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES To enable SED organizations to effectively and independently implement SIYB training To assist entrepreneurs to start and run a sustainable business SIYB Program Objectives

4. SIYB currently active SIYB introduced 100+ Countries using SIYB 65,000+ Trainers 300+ Master Trainers 3,000+ Partner Organizations 9 million+ Jobs Created 15 million+ Participants SIYB Outreach

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6. 6 The SIYB Business Game The Business Game is a way to learn about how business works in real life. The Game serves as an instructional and motivational tool of the SIYB programme at all levels. It provides practical exposure in how to run a business. This enterprise simulation game complements the SIYB training manuals for potential and existing entrepreneurs. It helps participants understand the realities of starting and managing a successful business.   The Business Game

7. The SIYB Business Game Simulates a small sized enterprise environment. Brings theory to life Provides an opportunity to practice business knowledge, skills and decision making 4 Modules The Basic Business Cycle Supply And Demand Reaching The Customer Managing A Diverse Market The Business Game

8. SIYB Implementation Strategy

9. Workshop objectives GYBI & SYB To assist potential entrepreneurs to develop a concrete business idea and to prepare a business plan IYB To assist entrepreneurs to improve the management of their business Training of Entrepreneurs Program

10. Attend and fully participate at an SIYB TOT Workshop (10 days) Excel in Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop . Develop Training Action Plans Register at Gateway-certificate of attendance Conduct at least 1 GYBI workshop, 1 SYB workshop and 1 IYB following the SIYB Training Cycle -under supervision of Master trainers Report and share/upload in Gateway CERTIFICATE Trainer Development and Certification

11. Online One-Stop-Shop: The Gateway PROFILES I Information about Master Trainers & Trainers TRAINING DATA Basic information for each training CERTIFICATION & LICENSING Certificates produced by the system REPORTS Training outreach and quality LIBRARY Key SIYB documents needed by users

12. Simple to understand Flexibility and adaptability Vast outreach Structured implementation model guaranteeing quality Brand value What makes SIYB unique?

13. Donors/Governments SIYB provides guidance and training on how to implement national entrepreneurship development strategies. Business Development Service Organizations/NGOs SIYB provides a unique set of capacity building and quality management tools to these organizations. Potential and existing micro and small scale entrepreneurs SIYB provides entrepreneurs with new and improved management skills to run their business successfully. SIYB User Segments

14. SIYB SAFIULLAH MOQIM SIYB MASTER TRAINER / Programme Officer ( Decent Work) ILO-AFGHANISTAN Email: [email protected] Cell/WhatsApp: [phone] Thank You!