Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
A training session addressing the critical issue of post-harvest losses through innovative packaging techniques was recently held at the Export Development Board (EDB). Organized in collaboration with the National Packaging Center (NPC) and the National Institute of Post-Harvest Management (NIPHM), the event attracted around 50 entrepreneurs with export potential.
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in July 2024 amounted to US$ 1,087.6 million, recorded an increase of 6.58 % compared to the month of July 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Coconut based products, Spices & Concentrates and Seafood.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with SLASSCOM, proudly launched the "SheExports" Capacity Building Programme for Women Tech Entrepreneurs on August 9th 2024. This initiative, designed as a long-term capacity-building and mentoring programme, marks a significant milestone in empowering women entrepreneurs in the ICT/BPO sector to take their ventures to the international stage.
The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board has initiated a series of awareness programmes with the objective of improving the digital presence of export potential SMEs at the regional level in collaboration with Sampath Bank PLC.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has initiated the process of revitalizing its existing National Export Strategy (NES). The NES was a five-year plan from 2018 to 2022 aimed at boosting Sri Lanka's export sector, improving the business environment, and increasing exports. The EDB is now focusing on updating the NES to address current market challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities.
The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance. GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2023 and five preceding years.
The EDB in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam made arrangements to organize participation of Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical product manufacturers at the 22nd Medi- Pharm Expo, Vietnam Exhibition 2024 held from 01st to 03rd August 2024 at DIECC (KohPich) in Hochi Minh City, Vietnam.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) marked its 45th anniversary on the 01st of August. In conjunction with this milestone, an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony and a Dana (almsgiving) ceremony were held on August 02nd and 03rd at the EDB headquarters.
National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) - the competent authority for Organic Agriculture in Sri Lanka, established under the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) - launched its initiative to promote Organic Agriculture islandwide recently. As part of this effort, the first awareness program- was successfully conducted in Kegalle District on the 25th of July at Sleek Hotel and demonstrating an encouraging turnout about 80 attendees actively took part at the event. The programme also highlighted the contribution of NOCU to organic farming in terms of its role to promote a credible organic agriculture value chain. The participants, representing various sectors of the agriculture industry, gained valuable insights into organic farming techniques, certification processes, organic standards, and market opportunities.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2023/24. The PEA ceremony is scheduled to be held in November 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.
