Building Sri Lanka’s Capacity for Standards Development
The EU funded Best Standardized Practices for the Agri-Food Sector (BESPA-FOOD) project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as well as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), recently organised a seminar aimed at enhancing the standards development process in Sri Lanka.
Themed “Public-Private Collaboration for Standards Evolution,” the seminar provided officials from public sector institutions and the private sector food and beverages industry with valuable insights into the global standards development process.
Aligned with the project’s goal of enhancing Sri Lanka’s National Quality and Standards ecosystem, the seminar equiped Sri Lankan officials engaged in standards development to actively participate in international standards setting fora that are responsible for developing standards for the constantly evolving industry and reviewing the suitability of the existing ones.
One of the focal points of the seminar was the importance of fostering public-private partnerships in standards development.
Dr. Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, highlighted the significance of collaboration in modernizing the food control system to meet international standards. "By aligning the efforts of both the public and private sector and recognizing each other's contributions, Sri Lanka will benefit from developing standards that promote sustainable economic growth and global competitiveness,”
MMCA Sri Lanka Announces Vibrant Public Programmes for May 2024
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) unveils an exciting lineup of public programmes for May 2024. The programmes offer visitors of all ages the opportunity to engage with art, culture, and heritage innovatively. Join these events and discover the work of Sri Lanka’s first woman architect Minnette De Silva (1918–1998), and the museum’s current exhibition ‘88 Acres: The Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Minnette De Silva’.
Exhibition Tours will be conducted on Sundays 12, 19, and 26 May, from 11 am–12 pm, led by the Museum’s Visitor Educators. What’s more, on 18 May from 11 am to 12 pm, there will be an Exhibition Tour conducted in Tamil.
Children of all ages and their families are invited to join contemporary artists Irushi Tennekoon, Sumedha Kelegama, and Sumudu Athukorala for a specially curated tour of ‘88 Acres’. This unique opportunity for families to explore the exhibition together will be held on 18 May Saturday, from 3–5 pm.
Sampath Bank Unveils Cutting-edge Vishwa Retail App, Redefining Sri Lanka’s Internet Banking Landscape
Sampath Bank, a leading innovator in Sri Lanka's banking industry, proudly unveiled its revolutionary mobile application, Sampath Vishwa Retail. This progressive launch marks a significant milestone within the internet banking landscape, promising unparalleled convenience and accessibility to customers.
Boasting a user base of over one million, representing nearly 25% of the bank's total clientele, Sampath Vishwa Retail stands as the epitome of online banking convenience. The newly refreshed mobile application promises a seamless, secure, and intuitive banking experience, reaffirming Sampath Bank's commitment to driving innovation in the industry.