The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) officially launched the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub web page under the framework of the United Kingdom (UK) Government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to empower women-led businesses and integrate them into global trade.
The launch event, held at the EDB premises, was graced by the presence of Lord Hannett of Everton, the UK’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka, H.E. Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and CEO of the Export Development Board and Mrs. Champika D. Dharmasena Director General of the Export Development Board. Their presence highlighted the strong national and international support for gender-inclusive trade and economic development.