GSP+ An incentive toward improvement of human rights and good governance in Sri Lanka

DRI, together with the Federations of Chambers of Commerce Sri Lanka (FCCSL) organised a workshop in Matara, Sri Lanka on 5 August 2017.

The workshop aimed to explain how the business community could play a role in the improvement of Good Governance and Human Rights in the country and support and encourage the government to fulfil its human rights obligations as per the requirements under the GSP+.

Discussions during these interactive sessions ranged from adressing international labour practices & standards to developing the country's export market.

Target Audience – Business Community of Matara and Monaragala zones.

Panel list

• Ms. Simrin Singh - Director ILO (International Labour Organisation)

International Labour Standards and Business in today’s world – Accountability due diligence, and leadership

• Ms. Anoma Premathileke – Director, Market Development (Export Development Board)

Opportunities available for Sri Lanka for export through GSP+

• Dr. Sakuntala Kadiragamar, Country Representative, (DRI)

GSP+ and Its role in improving Good Governance and Human Rights in Sri Lanka

• Moderator - Mr. Sandun Gunewardene, Attorney- at-Law