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Key Persons’ Forum

The Key Persons Forum is an event organized monthly by the SMED. The objective of this programme is to provide a platform for public and private sector entrepreneurs.

Lectures and discussions of each forum are conducted by eminent personalities both in the Public and Private Sector in their relevant fields who share experiences and policy perspectives on a face to face basis with the Guest Speaker on topics relevant to those who are interested the SME development. Participation of Key Persons’ Forum both public and private sector is of a great advantage in this monthly forum as the topics discuss at these forum are timely and relevant to come up with day today business issues.

Key Persons’ Forum during 2010

July 23

‘‘Making Sri Lankan Business Globally Competitive – Role of the Government’.

Prof. G.L. Peiris

Minister, External Affairs

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June 22

‘Creating Favorable Business Environment by Maintaining Law & Order’

Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapakse

Secretary, Ministry of Defence

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May 25

‘Small and Medium Enterprises in Germany’

His Excellency Jens Uwe Plötner, High Commissioner of Federal Republic of Germany

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March 23

‘Lessons Learnt from the Global Financial Crisis’

Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal

Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

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January 22

‘Challenges of Sri Lanka has an Emerging Economy in Asia’

Dr. P.B. Jayasundera

Secretary to the Treasury/ and the Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning.

 

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Key Persons’ Forum during 2009

December 03

‘Post Conflict Challenges of Sri Lanka’

Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe

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September 24

‘Making Urban Development Business Friendly’

Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena

Minister of Urban Development and Sacred Area Development

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July 30

‘Youth & Women Entrepreneurship – Sri Lanka Context’

Ms Tine Staermose

Director, International Labour Organization

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May 28

‘M-Commerce Policies and Benefits to SMEs’

Mr. Priyantha Kariiapperuma

Director General Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

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March 26

‘Role of Ombudsman and How Insurance holders can be Benefitted and Protected’

Dr. Wickrema Weerasuriya

Insurance Ombudsman, Sri Lanka

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March 13

‘Training and Supporting Women into Business’

Ms Naoko Ishii

Country Director of The World Bank

Colombo office

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February 26

‘How Sri Lanka’s Foreign Missions can Help to Develop our Economy’

Dr. Palitha Kohonna

Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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January 29

‘Corruption : Causes and Impact on Business & Society’

Mr. Mohan Peiris PC,

Attorney General.

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Key Persons’ Forum during 2008

Sept. 25, 2008

‘Introducing Environment Regulations – Impact on Business and General Public’
Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka -
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August 18

‘Sri Lanka’s Prospects on Securing GSP - Strategy of the Government’

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July 01

‘Govt. Policy on Aviation Industry and Future of
Sri Lankan Airlines’

 Dr. P.B. Jayasundera 

Chairman, Sri Lankan Airlines

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May 29

‘Electricity Tariff and It’s Long  Term Impact
on Business and Economy’

 Mr. Udayasiri Kariyawasam -

Chairman Ceylon Electricity Board

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March 27

‘Bribery & Corruption : Impact on Business Environment’

Hon. Justice Ameer Ismail 

Chairman, Bribery Commission

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February 28

The Economy : Opportunities & Challenges and Outlook for 2008 and Beyond.

 Prof. A.D.V. de S. Indraratne

President Sri Lanka Economic Association

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January 10, 2008

‘Making Public-Private Partnership Meaningful - Strategy of the Government’

Hon. Karu Jayasuriya 

Minister of Public Administration & Home Affairs
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