The Productivity Master Plan for Sri Lanka by the Asian Productivity Organization was presented to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliamentary Premises recently (20).
The Productivity Master Plan was presented coinciding with the launching ceremony of the Productivity Master Plan and Accreditation Certificate for Sri Lanka by the Asian Productivity Organization, with the Korean Development Institute held in Colombo.
The Productivity Master Plan recommendations are 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 PM Amarasuriya 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, PM 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. (Newswire)