📈 Ja’pura Uni. & Port City Colombo Launch International Case Study on Economic Impact

The Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo, has published an international academic case study analyzing the project’s strategic role in Sri Lanka’s economic future. • The Publication: Titled “Port City Colombo: Catalysing Sri Lanka’s Emergence as a Global Investment Hub,” the study was published by Nova Publishers, New York. It is featured as a chapter in the book “Is Sri Lanka Revitalising its Economy? An Analysis of Economic Policy and Technological Adoption.” • Economic Vision: The study analyzes Port City Colombo's transition into its operational phase as a Special Economic Zone. It examines how the project aims to shift Sri Lanka from a traditional tourism-and-export-dependent model toward a dynamic, service-oriented economy. • Key Focus Areas: It provides a multidisciplinary evaluation covering urban planning, real estate finance, strategic innovation, regulatory frameworks, environmental sustainability, and geopolitical implications. • Strategic Intent: The research serves as an academic and professional resource for policymakers, industry practitioners, and students to evaluate foreign direct investment and economic diversification. It aims to foster critical discussion on attracting new industries to support long-term national growth.