A country which for a very long time has been subjected to various negative influences, both from within itself and without, Sri Lanka is currently poised for a major recovery from its current economic downturn. With the peace process underway in full momentum and with the general backing of all concerned, an end to the ethnic conflict affecting the country is a valuable asset in order to achieve this economic recovery, Being
mainly an agricultural country with it's main commodities of tea, rubber
and coconut as influential exportable products Sri Lanka has adapted well
to the fluctuating changes in the global arena by branching into areas
such as the apparel industry which accounts for a almost 65% of total
exports. More and more incentives are being granted for foreign investors
in order to make the country attractive for mutually productive ventures. |