Opportunities for sustainable finance and an in-depth look at sustainable finance instruments Sri Lanka can unlock, will be among the focus areas explored under the session theme of Opportunities for Sustainable Finance in the Economic Reset at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022 organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, on December 6^th.

Leveraging the insights of renowned international and local experts in the arena of sustainable finance, the session will look at how Sri Lanka can unlock sustainable finance with a reform programme, and which sustainable finance instruments Sri Lanka can leverage to help plug the deficits and meet its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets.  The role that the private sector can play in attracting SDG and other sustainability related financing will also be explored while understanding how business models need to pivot or remodel to attract such investment.

The plenary will include a fireside chat with Mr. Artak Melkonyan – Senior Advisor, Equity Financing and Funds, Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP, while the panel will comprise Ms. Yvette Fernando – Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Chamindry Saparamadu – Director General, Sustainable Development Council, Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah – Former Chairman, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, with Mr. Shiran Fernando – Chief Economist, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce moderating.

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022 (SLES 2022) is scheduled to be held on 5^th and 6^th December as a hybrid summit, at the Shangri-La Hotel. The theme for the 22nd Sri Lanka Economic Summit is based on the theme of Resetting from Turmoil to Opportunity.  

The Chamber looks forward to delivering an insightful and valuable experience to all participants. Participants have the opportunity to register online from https://www.chamber.lk/index.php/sles-2022 for the entire two- day summit or choose the sessions they wish to attend.  Registrations for the event are now open. For further information, please contact Niroshini on niroshini@chamber.lk or 0115588852; or Alikie on alikie@chamber.lk or 0115588805.