GDP records 6.2 per cent in 2005
All major sectors record substantial growth
SRI LANKA'S economy recorded a GDP growth rate of
6.2 per cent at constant (1998) prices in 2005 as against a GDP
growth rate of 5.4 per cent for 2004.
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Farmers must benefit from linkages in introducing new
technology- Prof. R. O. Thattil
The Government, research institutions and
private sector should play a meaningful role in taking new
technologies to farmers. There is a need to ensure that farmers get
the benefits of new technologies, being developed in agriculture in
the country.
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FCCISL, SME Bank project to grant loans for SME enterprises
THE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) and the SME Bank signed an MoU to
grant credit facilities for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs'
projects identified by FCCISL under the "Back to Business" project.
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