{
  "id": 7567624,
  "title": "SAARC Training Workshop on Financial Modeling for Renewable Energy Projects from 5th to 7th October in Colombo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/saarc-training-workshop-on-financial-modeling-for-renewable-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:08:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/saarc-training-workshop-on-financial-modeling-for-renewable-energy-projects-from-5th-to-7th-october-in-colombo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Energy Centre of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is set to host a training workshop from October 5th to 7th in Colombo, focusing on 'Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy Projects'. The workshop aims to train two representatives from each of SAARC's member countries, including Sri Lanka. The SAARC will cover all local accommodation and transportation expenses, with the exception of airfare. This initiative is in line with a resolution from the Minister of Energy, emphasizing the importance of equipping public officers and other stakeholders with the necessary skills for project evaluation and financial modeling within the renewable energy sector. The Cabinet of Ministers has granted its approval to the workshop, extending Sri Lanka's hospitality for this significant event.",
  "summary": "The Energy Centre of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has planned to conduct a training workshop under the theme ‘Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy Projects’ in Colombo from 2026-10-05 to 2026-10-07. It is expected that two persons from each member country, including Sri Lanka, will participate in this workshop. The Energy Centre […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}