Project Overview:
The GIZ Improved Competitiveness of National Enterprises (ICONE) program is a targeted initiative aimed at boosting the competitiveness of enterprises in northwest Cambodia by providing consulting services, practical marketing training, and solutions for digital transformation. By equipping businesses with essential tools for efficiency, innovation, and digitalization, the ICONE program seeks to foster growth and sustainability in the region.
Project Goals:
The primary goals of the ICONE program are to:
- Enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in northwest Cambodia
- Improve operational efficiency
- Foster innovation and capacity for change
- Provide marketing expertise
- Support the digitalization of business processes
Project Scope:
The ICONE program focuses on delivering comprehensive training, tailored to the needs of businesses in Cambodia’s northwest provinces. Key areas of focus include:
- Deep understanding of marketing principles and goals
- Mastery of effective training methodologies and participant engagement
- Development of facilitation, presentation, and feedback skills
- Managing group dynamics and addressing challenges during training
- Cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations in training delivery
- Customizing training materials to diverse audiences
Training Program:
Training Overview:
The training titled “Foundations of Marketing: Building a Strong Base with Traditional and Digital Strategies” is a two-day workshop held in Siem Reap and Battambang, Cambodia. The training offers a mix of traditional and digital marketing insights, providing business owners with practical tools to design and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns.
Location:
- Siem Reap
- Battambang
- Trainees: 40 participants
- Sessions: Morning 8:30 AM – 12 PM | Afternoon 1:30 PM – 5 PM
Training Objectives: By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Understand the key differences between traditional and digital marketing
- Be able to create an integrated marketing campaign
- Learn how to measure marketing success
- Gain practical skills to implement marketing strategies in their businesses
Training Curriculum Overview:
Day 1:
- Introduction to Marketing: Overview of traditional vs. digital marketing, customer targeting, and the 7 Ps of marketing.
- Creating a Marketing Campaign: Step-by-step guide to developing a marketing strategy integrating both traditional and digital methods.
- Introduction to Traditional Marketing: Foundations of offline marketing strategies.
Day 2:
- Introduction to Digital Marketing: Learn key digital marketing channels such as social media, SEO, email marketing, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising.
- Content Creation for Digital Platforms: How to create engaging content for websites, social media, and email campaigns, using various digital tools and platforms.
- Measuring Marketing Success: Participants will learn how to track campaign performance using analytics tools and key metrics such as ROI (Return on Investment), engagement rates, and conversion rates.
- Implementing a Marketing Campaign: Practical steps on how to launch, manage, and optimize an integrated marketing campaign across different platforms.
Conclusion: The GIZ ICONE program offers invaluable training and consultation for Cambodian enterprises, enabling them to boost competitiveness and implement cutting-edge marketing strategies. By focusing on both traditional and digital marketing, the program empowers participants with the skills and confidence needed to grow their businesses and thrive in a competitive market.
