Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect Plan to Transform Agriculture and Support 900,000 Farmers
Sri Lanka has launched AgriConnect with World Bank Group and IFAD backing to connect 900,000 farmers with finance, technology and higher-value markets by 2030.
Sri Lanka has launched AgriConnect with World Bank Group and IFAD backing to connect 900,000 farmers with finance, technology and higher-value markets by 2030.
Colombo, October 2025 —The World Bank’s latest Sri Lanka Development Update projects economic growth of 4.6% for 2025, but warns that the recovery remains uneven and vulnerable to external shocks. The report, titled “Resilience in Transition,” highlights that while inflation has moderated and reserves have improved, household income levels have not returned to pre-crisis conditions. […]