New insights to Five Hubs strategy tomorrow

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The Daily FT and Colombo University MBA Alumni Association organised first-of-its-kind full-day forum tomorrow on the Government’s five hubs strategy will see a top panel of experts shed some new insights.

Keynote speaker Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal is expected to share with Forum participants the economic rationale for the five hubs strategy, the various benefits to the country and the private sector and how the Government is progressively pursing the strategy. Parth S. Tewari, Head, Competitive Industries Global Practice of the World Bank Group, Singapore, who is the special guest speaker, in his presentation will analyse Sri Lanka’s current competitive landscape and key measures for its enhancement. He will also share some key lessons from Singapore which is one of the world’s competitive hubs. Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is one of the key champions of the five hubs strategy, will be the Chief Guest at the ceremonial opening at 8:30 a.m. at the Hilton Colombo. During the full day, opportunities and challenges in realising the five hubs – maritime, aviation, commercial + tourism, knowledge and energy – will be discussed by over 25 public and private sector leaders drawn from the respective sectors. Science and Technology Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka will also make a special post-lunch presentation. The Five Hubs Forum is supported by John Keells Holdings, Standard Chartered Bank and Sri Lanka Ports Authority as strategic partners. OfficeMax is the official printer, SriLankan Airlines the official airline, Triad the creative partner and TV and FM Derana are the electronic media partners. For registration/tickets for half-day sessions or full-day forum please contact Shanthini on 0766869269. Tickets available at No. 26B, Retreat Road (adjoining Holy Family Convent), Bambalapitiya from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email: [email protected]