The second session of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 titled ‘SOE Reforms – Now or Never’ will focus on the imperative for SOE reforms, sharing insights into the ongoing SOE reforms and their potential impact on economic growth.
The session will centre on a deep dive into the transformation of large SOEs, their restructuring, and the role of labour reforms in fostering economic advancement. With a distinguished lineup of experts and key stakeholders, the session is set to be an enlightening experience for all participants. Director General of the State Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit, Suresh Shah will serve as the presenter, offering a comprehensive overview of the progress made in SOE reforms and what lies ahead.
Session panellists include Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera, Advisor to the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Shan Yahampath, Country Manager of IFC Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Alejandro Alvarez de la Campa and Group Managing Director of Sunshine Holdings, Vish Govindasamy, with CEO of the Advocata Institute, Dhananath Fernando moderating the session.
Participants can expect an in-depth exploration of the current status of SOE reforms, the strategies for revitalising large SOEs, and an examination of the potential positive impact these reforms could have on economic growth. The critical role of labour reforms in this process will also be discussed.
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 will take place from November 28-29 at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo.
