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Sri Lanka: Upside to the Downside


Cheaper exports and better value for money for tourists are just two major positives that should be aggressively exploited by Sri Lanka amidst what seems to be a litany of recent gloom-oriented financial indicators. This article discusses the current economic conditions in Sri Lanka and makes a number of strategic recommendations. Speed is of the essence and the World will not stop and wait for Sri Lanka. Rather, Sri Lanka needs to run, catch up and then sprint. Achieving that demands an end to bureaucrats, the end to self-effacing leaders in state agencies and in industry. Sri Lanka needs to adapt, become agile and give full rein to those not afraid of risk. Continue reading

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Accolades for EnterpriseLab: Sri Lanka IT-BPO UK Trade Mission Outstanding Success


EnterpriseLab has been widely praised for the success of their recent UK Trade Mission for Sri Lanka’s leading IT-BPO firms. The Sri Lankan companies who participated in the program offer a range of services in Finance & Accounting, Engineering Services, Legal Services, Publishing Services and IT Services/Software Development. Continue reading

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EU Funds Boost Education and Health Facilities in Sri Lanka


Vulnerable communities in North East Sri Lanka are to benefit from a new school and health centre, funded by the European Union through UNICEF. These investments are part of a wider EU-UNICEF partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, which aims to reduce social disparities by addressing the educational and health needs of the more vulnerable communities. Continue reading

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