Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Marking a decade of collaboration, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a member of the World Bank Group - partnered with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and global partners to ring the opening bell, reaffirming their commitment to advancing women's economic empowerment and leadership in Sri Lanka.

This annual initiative, aligned with International Women's Day, champions women's economic participation to drive sustainable development.

Notably, the number of women board directors in CSE-listed boards increased significantly from 8.7 percent in 2024 to 13.4 percent in 2025 reflecting the commitment to increase women's representation in management and board positions across Sri Lanka.

This milestone was la...