Sri Lanka, CVF, Nativa Capital ink MOU on sustainable, community scale farming and forest protection
Daily FT: In accordance with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s strategic vision, the Government said it is poised to initiate a pioneering pilot project in the Anuradhapura district, earmarking a substantial investment of $ 100 million to revolutionise agricultural practices.
The requisite agreement has been formally executed with Nevita Company of Portugal, signifying a significant milestone in the project’s progression.
With a total investment of $100 million, each farming family stands to benefit from an allocation of $ 6,000, facilitating the implementation of solar pumps and other energy projects for sustainable agriculture.
Under the guidance of President Wickremesinghe and with pivotal support from Mohamed Nasheed, this initiative underscores Sri Lanka’s dedication to addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development. The execution of the project on the ground will be driven by the collaboration between the ‘Our Movement Lanka’ organisation and Nativa Capital, with oversight from the Government of Sri Lanka.
President’s Senior Advisor on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene representing Sri Lanka’s Climate Change Secretariat, former President of Maldives and the Secretary General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), Mohamed Nasheed representing CVF and Carlos Gomes Executive Director of Nativa, representing Portugal’s Nativa Capital, collectively signed the agreement yesterday at the Precedential Secretariat.
The President’s Media Division said this endeavour not only promises economic prosperity but also seeks to empower farming communities with innovative technology and sustainable practices. It is poised to create employment opportunities, attract foreign investment, and fortify Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s commitment to meeting the sustainable development goals has opened up a host of new business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses/investors looking for opportunities in the country. With Sri Lanka on an economic growth path and a target of becoming a regional hub supported by the country’s strategic positioning in the Indian Ocean and the strong trade ties enjoyed with other countries, the growing business/investment opportunities have attracted the attention of many foreign businesses/investors. The opportunities presented by the country’s key economic sectors ranging from agriculture, power, energy, etc., in its path to achieving sustainable development goals present lucrative business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses/investors as well as to explore collaborations with local businesses. Collaborations similar to the one reached on the agriculture sector could be made to cover other economic sectors as well.