Sri Lanka’s labour market is undergoing a gradual but significant shift. Generative AI is becoming embedded in everyday work.

NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Wednesday it has earmarked more than $1 billion to support job creation and private sector growth in Sri Lanka over three years. "The initiative aims ...

COLOMBO, May 7, 2025 — The World Bank Group today announced a major initiative to support job creation and unlock private sector growth in Sri Lanka, backed by more than $1 billion in financing over ...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved $ 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and ...

Sri Lanka’s low female labour force participation rate (FLFP) has received intense policy attention over the past several decades for many reasons. It is widely assumed that improving FLFP will not ...

Although a very small percentage of the Sri Lankan population in the UAE wanted to go back home due to the present health situation, many among them changed their minds thanks to new job opportunities ...

Informal employment remains a salient and persistent feature of the Sri Lanka labor market, with around 70 percent of the work force informally employed. There are generally three reasons to be ...