EDB & Verité Research Boost Women-Led Export Readiness in Kandy 📈

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) partnered with Verité Research to conduct the "Leveraging Trade Data for Export Success" training for women-led businesses in the Central Province on February 20, 2026. • Regional Expansion: This second session in Kandy follows a successful Colombo launch, aiming to decentralize specialized training and increase export participation beyond the Western Province. • Strategic Focus: Participants from various sectors engaged in hands-on sessions to interpret global trade statistics and utilize analytical tools for market diversification. • Capacity Building: Led by Verité Research’s International Economics team, the program focused on data-driven decision-making, product-market matching, and analyzing competitive landscapes. • Economic Impact: The initiative seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of women-led enterprises, fostering sustainable growth and enhancing Sri Lanka's overall global trade performance. • Key Partners: Facilitated by Lead Economist Mathisha Arangala and Research Analyst Bulani Weerawadane, reflecting a collaborative push between research institutions and state export bodies. _Summary based on official EDB program reports._