The US$ 13.5 billion export target set for merchandise export sectors in
early 2020 remains challenging, requiring not only strong efforts from local
enterprises, but also the recovery of global demand amid complicated Covid-19
situation. Amid severe impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka’s
merchandise exports remain at US$ 9.9 billion in 2020, which is a 104 %
achievement from the revised forecast of US$ 9.5 billion.
Export Development
Board (EDB) Chairman Suresh De Mel said; “Amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, a
notable rebound of the export sector was recorded from mid – 2020 with the
proactive measures introduced by the Government.
The growth in
exports was not only due to the effective prevention and control of the
2020 marks a successful year for Sri Lanka exports: EDB
January, 20, 2021
The US$ 13.5 billion export target set for merchandise export sectors in early 2020 remains challenging, requiring not only strong efforts from local enterprises, but also the recovery of global demand amid complicated Covid-19 situation.
Amid severe impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports remain at US$ 9.9 billion in 2020, which is a 104 % achievement from the revised forecast of US$ 9.5 billion.
Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Suresh De Mel said; “Amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, a notable rebound of the export sector was recorded from mid - 2020 with the proactive measures introduced by the Government.
Simon Anholt: Is Sri Lanka a good country?
January, 15, 2021
The Good Country Index measures what each country on earth contributes to the common good of humanity, and what it takes away, relative to its size. This was conceptualized by Simon Anholt. It has got a traction of over 7 million views on ted.com and 5 million on YouTube with Ireland coming out on top in the first edition and Sweden coming up number one in the most recent one. Let’s see what Sri Lanka can pick up, said the host of the Programme Dr Rohantha Athukorala.
Simon Anholt will address Sri Lanka on Friday the 15th January at 6.30PM. The address is presented by Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology( APIIT), which has been working in partnership with Staffordshire University, UK for over 20 years. The programme is conducted pro bono for Sri Lanka said the Chairman APIIT/ Vice President of Nestle Lanka Bandula Egodage.
EDB sets export target of US$ 13 39 bn for 2020 dailynews.lk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailynews.lk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Suresh de Mel yesterday said the country has achieved 88.5% of the revised target of merchandised and services exports within the first 11 months of this year. ..