Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - May 2003

In this issue

Keheliya Rambukwelle, Minister of Science and Technology understands the need to utilise science as a means of value addition to Sri Lankan produce and the importance of keeping in touch with the people.

Focusing on achieving superior quality in both technology and service, Thilanga Sumathipala, Chairman, of Sri Lanka Telecom discusses the restructuring taking place within SLT and the plans to maintain the company's position as the largest fixed-line operator and the Internet Service Provider.

Young Sagala Ratnayake, took the plunge into politics in 1999. Today as Deputy Minister of Power and Energy, he explains his plans for economic development especially those to introduce eco tourism in Deniyaya.

With the objective of bringing together the producer, trader, and consumer, the story behind the Meegoda Dedicated Economic Center is inspiring and has broken the stranglehold that the Pettah wholesalers have had from the days of the Dutch in the matter of day-to-day consumer goods.

With the launch of the UN Global Compact initiative in Sri Lanka, John Clark, co-chairman of the American Trade Delegation and Senior Vice President of Program Development International, USA talks about his impressions of Sri Lanka, it's business climate and his plans for future American Sri Lankan Business partnerships.