Coinciding with the launching ceremony of the Productivity Master Plan and Accreditation Certificate for Sri Lanka by the Asian Productivity Organization with Korean Development Institute held in Colombo, the Productivity Master Plan was presented to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 20th of November at the Parliamentary Premises.
The Productivity Master Plan recommendations designed to address structural challenges and improve Sri Lanka’s national productivity concerning the major industries of agriculture, fishing, tourism, and apparel in Sri Lanka along with proposing policy suggestions that will not only improve productivity of these four core industries but also support the development of new industries that can be fostered in the short to medium term.
During the discussion, the Prime Minister recognized the continued support of the Asian Productivity Organization emphasizing the need to strengthen domestic markets and identify strategic entry points into global value chains. She underscored the importance of defining Sri Lanka’s unique value proposition internationally.
In response to the representatives’ future-focused suggestions, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya underscored the importance of prioritizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an emerging and strategically vital sector, acknowledging its potential to play a central role in advancing Sri Lanka’s future development agenda.
The discussion was attended by Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Mrs. J. M. Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary General, Asian Productivity Organization, Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata; Head, Ir-country Division, Asian productivity organization Mr. Arsyoni Buana and representatives of Korea Development Institute.
Prime Minister’s Media Division