SDC showcases efforts to promote Inclusive Businesses at Asia Pacific Regional Forum

The Second Session of the Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) convened from 28-30 May at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok to discuss policy issues relating to trade, cooperation and foreign direct investment for sustainable development and promoting private sector leadership in scaling up sustainable business practices and solutions, in particular, advancing business innovation and fostering cooperation to leverage innovation and technology for inclusive and sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region.

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Delivering the Country Statement, the, Director General of Sustainable Development Council, Chamindry Saparamadu highlighted how Sri Lanka is harnessing the potential of the private sector to drive high-quality, inclusive growth in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sri Lanka through the promotion of inclusive and sustainable businesses.

The Statement delivered by the Director General, Chamindry Saparamadu:

Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen

'As Sri Lanka builds back stronger from a profound economic crisis, we are harnessing the potential of the private sector to drive high-quality, inclusive growth in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

'The Government has prioritized policy and strategic interventions aimed at eliminating rural poverty, digitalization and environmental, social and ethical reawakening of the society.