Private Sector Archives

November 13, 2024

How an Effective Procurement Policy Overhaul Could Rewrite the Nation’s Future and Transform the Nation’s Public and Private Sectors By Jithendra Antonio In a country where corruption has long infiltrated both public and private sectors, Sri Lanka approaches a critical juncture, where decisions today will echo for generations. Embedding a robust procurement system is […]

November 3, 2023

Shippers Academy, AmCham, JAAF hold forum to highlight importance of labor law reforms to increase competitiveness Stakeholders emphasise flexible work hours, restructuring costs of vital importance to sustain apparel industry Ministry of Labour states increasing female workforce participation remains key objective 3rd November 2023: The Shippers Academy of Colombo, in partnership with […]

March 7, 2023

Colombo, 2nd March 2023: The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham Sri Lanka) on 1st March 2023, convened a roundtable discussion with the participation of over 60 C-suite representatives of the private sector across over 20 industries, to discuss, dissect and design solutions to the age-old problem of attrition of […]

September 12, 2022

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9 September 2022: Amana Bank recently partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, to channel support through the recently launched ‘Private Sector Giving Facility for Emergency Relief’, initiated towards overcoming the rising challenge of severe medical and food supply shortages due to the ongoing economic […]

August 30, 2022

The SDG Impact Standards were also introduced to the Sri Lankan market to guide investors and enterprises on integrating sustainability and the SDGs into management practices Colombo, August 30, 2022: The Government of Sri Lanka and UNDP in Sri Lanka today announced the launch of the Sri Lanka SDG Investor Map (the Map), a […]

June 6, 2022

The Forum’s sessions included discussions on the activities, roles, and support provided to member countries SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt, June 6, 2022/APO Group/ –The private sector institutions affiliated with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group (www.IsDB.org) organized: “The Private Sector Forum” in its tenth edition, during the period from 2-4 June […]

February 18, 2022

The announcements come ahead of the first physical Africa-Europe summit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 17, 2022/APO Group/ — EIB (www.EIB.org) Global confirms EUR 62 million for six high impact private sector investment initiatives; new support for African tech start-ups, rural microfinance, agriculture, and businesses in […]

June 9, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 9, 2021— Sri Lanka can realize its development aspirations by promoting a private sector-led growth model—one that spurs further growth and creates jobs for its people through innovation and agility. That’s the view of IFC’s Vice President for Asia and Pacific, Alfonso Garcia Mora, who today called for […]

Towards a Corruption-Free Sri Lanka to Save Billions

Private Sector Emphasizes Importance of Labor Law Reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s Competitiveness

AmCham Sri Lanka convenes discussion to spark Private Sector led action on the retention and re-absorption of women in the workforce in honour of International Women’s Month

Amana Bank partners with UNDP Sri Lanka for emergency relief

Government of Sri Lanka and UNDP Map Out SDG Investment for Private Sector to Support Recovery

IsDB Group Private Sector Institutions organize the 10th edition of the Private Sector Forum Sharm El Sheikh – Egypt, 2 – 4 June 2022

European Investment Bank backs African Private Sector impacted by COVID

A Greater Focus on the Private Sector Required to Pivot Sri Lanka’s Development Trajectory: IFC Asia and Pacific Vice President