TRACE wants social media ban lifted

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Technologically Reawakening Culture of Excellence (TRACE), an organisation committed to promoting technology and innovation in Sri Lanka, yesterday urged the Government to reconsider its current ban on social media.

The IT/BPM sector is the country’s fifth largest export earner and plays a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy. The current ban impacts businesses, both large and small that rely on social media as a marketplace and form of marketing. It further creates a negative image of Sri Lanka, at a time when it is trying to position itself towards being a knowledge based economy – key to which is the open and transparent sharing of information.

As Sri Lanka enters this new chapter in its economic development, all stake holders, from the government, to private companies to entrepreneurs must work together to ensure we have a society and economy that is open, and equitable to all.

TRACE Board comprises Dr. Ajith Pasqual – University of Moratuwa and CEO Paraqum Technologies, Dr. Harsha Subasinghe – CEO Codegen International, Kusal Subasinghe – President Legal and Operations Codegen International, Ranjith Rubasinghe – CEO Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Mano Sekaram – CEO 99x Technology, Mangala Karunarathne – CEO Calcey Technologies, Prasad Samarasinghe – MD Lanka Bell, Sankalpa Gamwarige - GM and VP Engineering Zone24x7, Kushan Kodithuwakku – MD Orange Electric and Stephan Joachim – Fashion Designer.