Ceylon Chamber Meets IMF Mission to Drive SME Growth & Reforms 📈

• Key Focus Areas: Ceylon Chamber met the IMF's 7th Review Mission to discuss economic conditions and advocate for private sector growth, targeting key business bottlenecks. • SME & Startup Priorities: Highlighted urgent support needed for SMEs, demanding improved access to finance, stronger startup ecosystems, and accelerated digitalisation to boost competitiveness. • Structural Reforms: Fast-tracking renewable energy grid integration, resolving logistics constraints, expanding export performance, and driving investment attraction. • IMF Engagement: The IMF commended the Chamber's broad private sector insights, with the Chamber confirming ongoing engagement to shape national economic policy and reform agendas.