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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with JETRO Colombo Office, will hold an online seminar to introduce Sri Lanka’s investment policy and business environment.
The South Asian country of Sri Lanka emerged from an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022, recording a real GDP growth rate of 5.0% in 2024 (a dramatic recovery from the previous year’s negative growth), and real GDP growth in 2025 is projected at 4.2% by the IMF and 4.6% by the World Bank. The Sri Lankan government has set a high goal of achieving an annual export value of US$36 billion by 2030, with high value-added sectors such as electrical and electronic components (projected export value of US$1 billion in 2025) and small ships (US$41.1 million in 2024) playing a particularly central role. In addition, to promote exports and investment in the future, the government is emphasizing private-sector-led industrial development and promoting a transparent legal system and simplified procedures.
The seminar will provide an overview of the recent business environment and potential in Sri Lanka, including the Sri Lankan government’s policies and the results of the “Information Gathering and Verification Study on Strengthening the Export Competitiveness of Sri Lankan Industries,” currently being conducted by JICA.
We look forward to welcoming a wide range of participants from companies interested in setting up operations or investing in Sri Lanka, as well as from those interested in the Sri Lankan government’s efforts to recover from the economic crisis and achieve further growth.
Date and Time
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 14:00~15:30 (Japan time) (Online registration starts at 13:45)
Location
Online (URL for the day of the seminar will be sent to pre-registered participants by the day before the seminar)
Contents
Opening Remarks Mangala Wijesinha, Chairman and CEO, Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka
Report on “JICA’s Information Gathering and Verification Study on Strengthening the Export Competitiveness of Sri Lankan Industries
(Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. and Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions India Private Limited joint venture)
(1) Key Indicators Related to Trade and Investment in Sri Lanka
(2) Priority industries and their investment potential to enhance Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness
Lecture “Promising Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka” by Hiroki Ooi, Director, JETRO Colombo Office
Speech: “Sri Lankan Government’s Strategies and Policies for Export Promotion and Investment Promotion”
Kumudini Mudarige, Deputy Director, Export Promotion Board (EDB), Sri Lanka
Lecture “Investment Environment and Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
Renuka M. Weerakoon, Director General, Board of Investment (BOI), Sri Lanka
Closing Remarks Kenji Kuronuma, Director, JICA Sri Lanka Office
*Please note that the program is subject to change.
Organizers and Cosponsors
JICA, JETRO Colombo Office
entrance fee
free
Language
Japanese (simultaneous interpretation from English to Japanese available)
capacity (of boat, hall, aeroplane, airplane, etc.)
300 persons
How to Apply
Please apply from the following URL
https://lkaexport-2026.peatix.com
Application Deadline
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 17:00 (Japan time)
*Please note that applications will be closed as soon as the maximum number of participants is reached.
For inquiries, please contact
Oriental Consultants Global Co.
JICA information gathering and verification survey on strengthening export competitiveness of Sri Lankan industries
Attn: Oriental Consultants Global Co.
Contact (email): [email protected]
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