Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
World Bank, Sri Lankan Officials Plan AgriConnect Programme Launch
A high-level meeting at the Presidential Secretariat has set the stage for the official launch of AgriConnect Sri Lanka, a digital agriculture modernisation initiative scheduled for 30 October.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake met with a World Bank delegation led by Country Manager Gevorg Sargsyan at the Presidential Secretariat on 13 October to finalise arrangements for the programme launch.
AgriConnect Sri Lanka represents a significant step toward digitising and modernising the country's agricultural sector through technology-enabled solutions and capacity building initiatives.
The programme is expected to enhance productivity and efficiency across farming communities while supporting Sri Lanka's broader economic recovery and agricultural development objectives. The World Bank delegation's visit underscores the international commitment to supporting the nation's agricultural transformation.
The official launch is scheduled for 30 October, bringing together government officials, agricultural stakeholders, and development partners to mark the initiative's formal commencement.