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 2009
| May 28
‘M-Commerce Policies and Benefits to SMEs’
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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’
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Dr. Wickrema Weerasuriya
Insurance Ombudsman, Sri Lanka
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March 13
‘Training and Supporting Women into Business’
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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’
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Dr. Palitha Kohonna
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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January 29
‘Corruption : Causes and Impact on Business & Society’
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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 - Minister of Environment & Natural Resources |
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| August 18, 2008
‘Sri Lanka’s Prospects on Securing GSP - Strategy of the Government’ |
Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris - Minister of Export Development & International Trade |
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| July 01, 2008
‘Govt. Policy on Aviation Industry and Future of Sri Lankan Airlines’
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Dr. P.B. Jayasundera
Chairman, Sri Lankan Airlines |
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| May 29, 2008
‘Electricity Tariff and It’s Long Term Impact on Business and Economy’
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Mr. Udayasiri Kariyawasam -
Chairman Ceylon Electricity Board |
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| March 27, 2008
‘Bribery & Corruption : Impact on Business Environment’ |
Hon. Justice Ameer Ismail
Chairman, Bribery Commission |
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| February 28, 2008
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’ |
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Hon. Karu Jayasuriya
Minister of Public Administration & Home Affairs
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