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December 7, 2023

Colombo, December 2023 – In a significant stride towards advancing e-mobility and clean energy initiatives, SLING Mobility, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Sri Lanka Energy Program, successfully launched the “360° Sustainable Mobility” battery swapping project. The official handover ceremony on November 28, 2023, at the Center […]

December 4, 2023

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an Issuer Forum titled “ඔබේ ව්‍යපාරයේ ඉදිරි ගමනට නව ප්‍රවේශයක් (A New Approach for the Future of Your Business), in association with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), on 29th November 2023 in Kandy. The objective of the forum was to provide an insight for […]

September 18, 2023

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Colombo, Sri Lanka, – After over two months of preparations, Island Climate Initiative with funding from USAID and in collaboration with the National Innovation Agency, John Keells X and MAS Foundation for Change, successfully hosted a Demo Day and Innovation Trade Show dedicated to unveiling groundbreaking solutions to address the pressing issue […]

August 17, 2023

“USAID is working with MSMEs to improve their ability to attract private capital. Through enrollment in the MSME Funding Readiness Program, businesses can unlock fresh pathways for growth, capitalize on capital market opportunities, and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.” – Mr. Mark Peters- Economic Growth Advisor, USAID. “A listing will not […]

June 22, 2023

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) recently launched a new strategy to reenergize the critical tourism sector by promoting a dozen new sustainable niche tourism categories. From adventure tourism and cultural experiences to hosted/curated experiences and wellness and healing, […]

June 6, 2023

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Colombo, Sri Lanka – June 6, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) are pleased to announce the MoJo Lanka festival, a two-day event celebrating the power of mobile journalism and digital storytelling. The festival will take place on June 24-25 […]

May 25, 2023

Island Climate Initiative in partnership with the National Innovation Agency, John Keells X and MAS Foundation for Change and the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, is supporting innovators to find creative new solutions to combat plastic waste with a recently launched Plastic Innovation Challenge. Around […]

April 11, 2023

Mojo Lanka Academy — a new platform for learning mobile journalism in Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) are pleased to announce the launch of Mojolanka.lk, a website celebrating mobile journalism in Sri Lanka, and home […]

March 24, 2023

‘The Regenerative (THRIVE) Business Model Canvas’ – THRIVE BMC is readily available for local and international businesses and startups. The THRIVE BMC website hosts free, paid-for and customizable tools and consultation packages, including master classes on regenerative practices and business models. Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 2023 – Sri Lanka’s leading innovation and […]

March 20, 2023

With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Sri Lanka delivered 36 000 tonnes of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizer to the Ministry of Agriculture today for immediate distribution to all paddy farmers across the country. This is […]

SLING Mobility and USAID Collaborate to Propel Sustainable E-Mobility and Clean Energy in Sri Lanka

CSE and USAID conducted an Issuer Forum in Kandy, providing insights on capital raising opportunities for SMEs in the region.

USAID – Island Climate Initiative hosts a Demo Day showcasing Innovative Solutions to Tackle Plastic Waste and Pollution in Sri Lanka

CSE and USAID’s SME forum draws considerable interest

USAID and SLTDA Launch New Sustainable Niche Strategy to Boost Tourism

USAID and IREX to Organize MoJo Lanka – Sri Lanka’s first Mobile Journalism Festival

Island Climate Initiative, USAID launch Plastic Innovation Challenge Seeking Innovative Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste

USAID and IREX announce the launch of MoJo Lanka Academy

Good Life X to enable companies to transform through its Regenerative Business Model Canvas with USAID support

FAO delivers 36,000 Tons of USAID funded TSP Fertilizer in the for Yala