HARTI Policy Brief 2025 : Evaluating the Impact of Entrepreneurship Development Programs on the Progression of Agro-Based Startups in Sri Lanka

Background Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, employing nearly one-fourth of the labour force, remains central to rural livelihoods yet continues to struggle with persistent structural constraints such as low productivity, limited value addition, weak market integration, and high vulnerability to climatic and economic shocks. Over the past two decades, the government of Sri Lanka has increasingly promoted entrepreneurship development as a …

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HARTI Policy Brief 2025: Agritourism as a Sustainable Livelihood Development Practice in Sri Lanka

Background Sri Lanka remains a predominantly agrarian nation, with many rural households relying on agriculture as their main source of income. However, the sector continues to face long-standing socio-economic challenges, including low and unstable earnings, seasonal underemployment, indebtedness, and limited opportunities for livelihood diversification. These constraints have increased the need for alternative income sources that can strengthen the economic resilience …

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HARTI Policy Brief 2025: Dedicated Economic Centers in Sri Lanka: Functionality and Sustainability

Background Dedicated Economic Canters (DECs) were established in Sri Lanka as part of a national initiative to enhance the agricultural marketing infrastructure. Their primary objectives were to ensure fair prices for producers, affordable food for consumers, and reduced transaction costs along the supply chain. Launched in 1999, these centers were designed to serve both producing and consuming regions through centralized, …

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