AgriFI Sri Lanka set to strengthen sustainable farming finance

IN a green leap towards sustainable farming finance, the European Union delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives officially launched the AgriFI Sri Lanka Country Window ina vibrant event on Wednesday at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo.

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Organised under the Green Policy Dialogue Facility, an EU-funded initiative implemented by Expertise France, the event was attended by key stakeholders from Sri Lanka and Europe, including Government officials, development partners, business leaders, and impact investors to shed light on the AgriFl’s role and advance dialogue on Sri Lanka’s green economic development aspirations.

In his welcome address, EU delegation Head of Cooperation Dr. Johann Hesse labelled the event as the first in anew series aimed at creating inclusive growth across by enhancing green investment.

Emphasising the EU’s commitment to prioritising economic development compatible with environmental sustainability, Dr. Hesse said: “This event is more than a launch - it is a platform to turn Sri Lanka’s present sustainability ambitions into tangible investment opportunities. AgriFl is therefore, a necessary design to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), womenled enterprises, and smallholder inclusive models aimed at empowering farmers and diversifying their produce.”

He added: “This will eventually strengthen supply chains, contributing to a more resilient economy.”