#inno4dev

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The handloom market is huge so we have to keep innovating to stay ahead of the market

Selyna Pieris of Selyn Handlooms

[undpsrilanka]

And that concludes #2030Now - Sri Lanka’s first summit on Foresight & Innovation for Sustainable Human Development.  

[undpsrilanka]

We look forward to working with all of you to create a Sri Lanka we want & need by 2030'

The most crucial aspect in development is planning. UNDP believes in sharing and learning from those who have experience. Let us dream together and collectively aspire to make a difference.

Mr. Jorn Sorensen, Country Director, UNDP Sri Lanka.

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“We are trying to take the 17 Sustainable Development Goals & link them based on local conditions, to planning in Sri Lanka” 

- Hon. Harsha De Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

[undpsrilanka]

“We don’t give charity we eradicate the cause for charity” 

- Nandana Wickramage, Group Director, Ceylon Biscuit Limited, speaking on CBL’s Community Development Projects. 

[undpsrilanka]

Sri Lanka's 1st national summit on Foresight & Innovation for sustainable Human Development #2030Now is almost over. How do we take the agenda forward?

[undpsrilanka]

What are some of the possible, probable and plausible future scenarios of developing livelihoods and entrepreneurship? 

Some of the key areas discussed by the participants were: 

Women, youth and entrepreneurship

Green economy

Social media

Online opportunities and limited vocational training 

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“The Youth of Sri Lanka are moving away from industries like agriculture and handicraft and moving towards other avenues of the labour market.”

-  Mr. Ajith Perera, Secretary General, Federation of Chambers of Commerce Sri Lanka speaking on regional development.