Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya announced ambitious plans to expand its digital workforce to 200,000 by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to grow the nation's digital economy to a staggering $15 billion, representing about 12% of the GDP.

The announcement came during a detailed presentation by Dr. Wijayasuriya at the Chamber Summit 2025, where he outlined the government's roadmap for transforming Sri Lanka into a digitally empowered economy. "Digital transformation is not about technology-it's about mindset, ambition, and determination," Dr. Wijayasuriya emphasized, highlighting the critical need for a shift in how digital initiatives are perceived and impleme...