EDC was selected by Hewlett-Packard as a Center of Excellence in Asia-Pacific and North America for the HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE).
HP LIFE is a global program that trains students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and small business owners to harness the power of IT to establish and grow their businesses. As a Center of Excellence, EDC:
- Manages and supports a network of more than 100 training centers in countries such as the United States, China, India, New Zealand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam
- Manages regional websites, including posting information on new developments in regional economies, providing access to training curricula, and providing forums for training centers to share their best practices to support the growth of micro-enterprises
Director: Angela Chen
Duration: 2008–2012
Website: http://www.lifeasia.org/
Funders: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Partner: Micro-Enterprise Acceleration Institute
