📈 GTEX Sri Lanka Phase 2 Kicks Off to Boost Apparel Exports! 🚀

The second phase of the Global Textile and Clothing Programme (GTEX2) has launched in Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance the competitiveness and global market presence of the country's apparel sector. • Key Collaborators: The initiative is a joint effort by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). • Program Duration: GTEX2 will run from 2024 to 2027. • National Target: Sri Lanka aims to achieve US$ 8 billion in apparel exports by 2030, with GTEX2 playing a pivotal role. • Onboarding Event: A recent event on December 8, 2025, welcomed new beneficiary SMEs and outlined the program's objectives for 2026. Attendees included key government officials, international partners, and industry stakeholders like JAAF. • GTEX2 Focus Areas: Strengthening SME competitiveness. Deepening sustainability practices and environmental compliance. Supporting market diversification and access to new markets. Improving social compliance and lean methodologies. • Capacity Building: SMEs will gain access to customized training, expert guidance, and international best practices to drive innovation and elevate Sri Lanka's position as a competitive and ethical sourcing destination.