How Energy Can Be Made to Empower Women
While electricity may ease the burden of housework, it does not decrease the overall workload of women.
Sri Lanka’s Small Huluganga Bridge Brings Big Benefits
The 36-meter concrete bridge has improved access to health and education services as well as created new business opportunities for local people in central Sri Lanka.
Public Sector Support for Private Sector Development – A Sri Lankan Case Study
Sri Lanka is an excellent example of how it makes good economic sense for the public sector to drive private sector development in Asia and the Pacific.
Trial and Error with Digital Technology in Sri Lanka
It’s an inevitable process to harness the power of the digital revolution in education programs.
Can Venture Capital Fill the SME Finance Gap in Sri Lanka?
If investors are not keen on local SMEs, venture capital firms will struggle to find the exit door.
Achieving Sri Lanka's Vision for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2050
Hugely affected by climate change, Sri Lanka is taking bold action against it. ADB and UNDP are helping develop a strategy that can be replicated elsewhere.
Baiting Banks: 2 Lessons from Incentivizing SME Lending
We learned in Sri Lanka that the most effective development projects not only provide new solutions to old problems, but also adapt to changing circumstances.
Sri Lanka’s Banking Sector – A Solid Foundation for Reaching into New Markets
It's time for Sri Lankan banks to do more to support SMEs and infrastructure development.
Improve Vocational Training to Boost IT Jobs in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is making progress on improving public TVET, but IT courses have yet to generate the needed employment opportunities.
Putting Derivatives to Work in Development Finance
Over-the-counter derivatives allow investors and lenders to price and structure tailor-made funding arrangements to promote long-term infrastructure finance.