ICT

Sri Lanka was the first country in South Asia to roll out a nationwide 4G network, its mobile market is highly competitive and it is home to a number of major tech companies. Connectivity is improving quickly, the environment for innovation is undergoing a positive transformation and the government is starting to make significant investments in e-governance. While Sri Lanka may not have the critical mass of places like India and China, it has – as with manufacturing – been able to establish a strong regional position and lay the groundwork for future development. This chapter contains an interview with Jeevan Gnanam, CEO, Orion City.