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Sri Lanka's EDB Establishes 24 New Advisory Committees for 2026-2029 Term
The Export Development Board has appointed fresh advisory committees across multiple sectors as part of its governance framework for the coming four-year period. The move is intended to bolster the island's export competitiveness and economic development initiatives.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Sri Lanka's Export Development Board (EDB) has constituted 24 new advisory committees as it enters its 2026-2029 operational cycle, signalling a renewed focus on sectoral guidance and policy formulation across key industries.
The advisory committees span diverse sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. These bodies are expected to provide expert counsel on export promotion strategies, market access initiatives, and competitiveness enhancement measures tailored to their respective domains.
The appointment of the committees reflects the EDB's commitment to engaging private sector stakeholders, industry leaders, and technical experts in shaping export development policy. The committees are tasked with identifying sectoral challenges, recommending trade facilitation measures, and supporting the board's broader mandate to increase the country's export earnings.
The four-year tenure of these advisory committees aligns with Sri Lanka's medium-term economic planning frameworks. The EDB continues to position itself as a central institution in the country's export promotion architecture, working to enhance market access for Sri Lankan products and services in regional and global markets.
The composition and focus areas of the committees are expected to address emerging opportunities in priority sectors while supporting ongoing trade negotiations and market development initiatives.