Accelerating industrial development requires more than simply providing services to entrepreneurs. It requires providing the right guidance, coordination, strategic advice, and connections to support their growth journey.
With this vision, the Industrial Development Board of Sri Lanka (IDB) successfully conducted the “Workshop on Enhancing the Advisory Skills of Regional Officers.” The workshop brought together the Chairman, Director General, Heads of Divisions, Directors, and Regional Officers from across the country, with the objective of establishing an integrated national approach to industrial development in Sri Lanka.
Key Focus
A key message of the workshop was the transformation of the role of the Regional Officer from a “service provider” to a “strategic industrial growth advisor.”
Accordingly, special attention was given to identifying the gaps that hinder the growth of individual industries and connecting entrepreneurs with relevant institutions and opportunities in areas such as technology, finance, standardization, quality assurance, innovation, investment, market access, and value addition.
Key Areas of Focus for Industrial Growth
- Improving production capacity and efficiency
- Meeting quality and international standards
- Introducing new technologies and innovations
- Strengthening branding and value addition
- Facilitating access to finance and investment opportunities
- Strengthening supply chains and business linkages
- Connecting enterprises with global value chains and export markets
Through this approach, IDB aims to strengthen the growth pathway of Small Industries → Medium Industries → Large Industries → High-Growth, Export-Oriented Enterprises.
An Integrated National Approach
A key feature of the workshop was the exchange of knowledge, experience, and ideas among different levels of the organization, enabling collective planning and coordinated action.
The Chairman presented the strategic direction required for national industrial transformation, while the Director General emphasized the importance of results-oriented accountability. Heads of Divisions and Directors shared their technical expertise, while Regional Officers brought forward the practical challenges and needs faced by entrepreneurs at district level.
Venue: Lakkam Auditorium, IDB
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