Govt. launches pilot project in Southern Province to strengthen regional contribution to export development

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In a bid to boost regional contribution to export development, the Government this week unveiled a strategic discussion under the patronage of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi.

Held at the Matara District Secretariat, the event marked the initiation of a pilot project in the Southern Province, designed to develop and implement a structured export-oriented action plan at the Divisional Secretariat level.

The primary objective of the initiative is to formulate effective mechanisms to integrate regional resources into export-oriented industries, thereby strengthening the provincial role in national export development efforts. The discussion also aimed to raise awareness among all Divisional Secretaries in the Matara District and Export Development Officers representing the Southern Province.

The event was attended by Member of Parliament for Matara District Ajanta Gammadda, Additional District Secretary Lands Matara Kanchana Thalpavila, all Divisional Secretaries of the Matara district, Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe, EDB Director General Champika D. Dharmasena, Regional Development Division Acting Director D.M.P. Dissanayake, officials from the EDB Southern Province Office, exporters from the Southern province and export development officers of the Southern province.

Wijesinghe stated that a comprehensive action plan would soon be implemented at Divisional Secretariat level, targeting export goals and that a systematic monitoring mechanism would be established. He further emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts towards a unified national export vision.

Handunneththi conducted one-on-one discussions with all export development officers in the Southern province, to identify the challenges, gather proposals and align on future export targets. The discussions highlighted the need for cohesive planning and continuous coordination among the stakeholders at grassroots level.

Handunneththi also reiterated his commitment to providing the necessary support and oversight to ensure the success of this pilot initiative. He noted that similar region-focused, export-oriented projects are planned to be expanded to the other provinces of Sri Lanka in the future.

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