Sri Lanka’s young people want a fair shot at building their future. But 25,000–30,000 graduates enter the workforce each year, while skills gaps persist. What will it take to turn ambition into opportunity? Read the story: https://t.co/idIFvWi1EX
@WorldBankSAsia@WBG_Education
For Pavithra Madushani, learning cinnamon peeling wasn’t just a new skill – it was a #job rooted in pride. Stories like hers show what strategic partnerships on inclusive programs can make possible.https://t.co/yTmzDqEMWK @EDB_SriLanka, @EU_in_Sri_Lanka@WorldBankSAsia
Beyond borders🌏, beyond regions🌍!
Here's how an @IFC_org investment in #SriLanka is helping a local company go beyond borders, creating new markets and more opportunities for all, at home and abroad: https://t.co/tnMyZQDybY
Having a Secured Transactions Registry for businesses matter. #DYK why?
Because it unlocks the value of your assets like machinery🚜& crops🌽, making it easier to secure the loans you need to grow.
Here's the latest from #SriLanka: https://t.co/CRv1dF96O2
@EU_in_Sri_Lanka@CBSL
The future of finance won’t be televised.
It’ll be logged in. Petula Wijesinghe is ensuring that at @anybanq#InternationalYouthDay
Read her story here https://t.co/uKvtOBnC2H
Better childcare👨👩👧👦 = more jobs for women👩🏾💻.
In #SriLanka, the @WorldBank Group is convening public & pvt sector actors to champion accessible, high-quality childcare, also providing technical assistance for the National Policy on Child Day Care Centers.
@WBG_Gender
Milestone🏅moment for #SriLanka!
@CBSL, supported by @IFC_org & @EU_in_Sri_Lanka, launches the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0, committing to a sustainable and socially inclusive financial system.
https://t.co/XgdhBEc61Z
Nearly a million young Sri Lankans will enter the workforce in the next decade. But only ~300K jobs will be created. The @WorldBank Group is investing $1B over 3 years to tackle this, aiming to create more & better jobs through public & private investment: https://t.co/EoEJGe8Uze
Today, I met with @WorldBank President Ajay Banga, the first such visit to Sri Lanka in nearly 20 years. We discussed a 3-year partnership focusing on investment, digitalisation, tourism, agriculture & regional development.
This #IWD2025, witness the power of women's business awards: unlocking potential💪🏾, driving economic empowerment📈 & inspiring the next generation💡.
https://t.co/GXKitybNlj
#AccelerateAction
Access to finance is a key challenge for women-led #SMEs. So does #GBVH, limiting women's active economic participation & productivity.
Here's how a new partnership in #SriLanka is fostering a culture of respect & safety across small biz: https://t.co/adraQcxuKR
#16DaysOfActivism
IFC study in #Sri Lanka found that #GBV & harassment linked to work cost the nine participating companies at least $1.7 million every year, including costs with employees’ absenteeism and presenteeism.
Read: https://t.co/2PqjSScjA2
#16days#RespectfulWorkplaces
Addressing barriers to women’s economic empowerment means more than just improving their voice & agency. When more women work, economies grow. Delighted to partner w/ @WomeninManageme & the EU to honor Maldivian women in leadership. https://t.co/E0NvbBlUhj
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Pleasure to speak to @lmd_lk for my first media engagement as Country Manager for @WorldBank Group #SriLanka 🇱🇰! We discussed challenges & opportunities for #SriLanka's economic recovery & WBG commitment in supporting inclusive & sustainable growth. Watch👉https://t.co/KBgG8igzF0