Private-public partnerships key to Jaffna's economic revival

Daily Mirror | January 21, 2009 | Copyright

Colombo, Jan. 21 -- * Potential to produce over 50% of country's red onion output, 30% of fisheries and 5% of milk and eggs

* Improving market linkages and infrastructure essential

* Education and training in high demand, 'knowledge' businesses are future growth drivers

With the opening up of the main A9 highway re-linking the North and South by road, the revival of the Jaffna economy is set to take-off. The recent 'Future Minds' trade and education expo revealed the business potential in the peninsula, and the top brands participating in the fair were visibly impressed at the market's ...

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