Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The 1st of August 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country's apex organization for export promotion and development. Established under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, the EDB plays a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant and diversified export sector, positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive player in global trade.

Laying the Foundation for a National Export Culture

The EDB's journey began during a period of economic reorientation following the liberalization of trade policies in the late 1970s. With the aim of fostering a national export culture, the EDB spearheaded grassroots initiatives such as the Performance-Oriented Incentive Scheme for Export ...