NCE turns 30
The Annual General Meeting of the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE)
to elect office-bearers and council members for 2016 and fulfill other
statutory obligations was held on January 14 at the Hotel Galadari.
The Chamber celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Senior State officials related to exports, members of the Diplomatic
Corps, and members of the Chamber were present.
The keynote address was delivered by International Management
Consultant and CEO of MTI Consulting, Hilmy Cader. He assessed
contemporary issues related to exports in the international market
place, the challenges that Sri Lanka will have to face, strategies and
approaches that Sri Lanka could adopt to meet such challenges. This
aspect was looked at from the viewpoint of the policies of the
government related to its medium-term economic development plan, and
policies adopted to accelerate the development of exports, and promote
Foreign Direct Investments, to increase production, and widen the
spectrum of value added products and services including hi-tech exports.
Immediate Past President of the Chamber, Dr. Jagath Peiris delivered
a brief address on the significant achievements of the Chamber since its
inception and important milestones in its history.
The Chamber has conducted other programs to disseminate information
and knowledge to the participants, particularly exporters. |