The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is organising a Business Mission to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from 26th to 31st May 2012. The delegates will be visiting Colombo, the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka and explore the District of Hambantota. With the cessation of the Civil War, there are diverse opportunities due to the ongoing reconstruction efforts by the Sri Lanka government through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The Singapore Business Federation warmly welcomes you to join us on this mission to witness the latest developments and evaluate the new and emerging business opportunities in Sri Lanka.

The Objectives of the Mission are:

Explore & Size Up new business and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka - especially in
    o    Apparel & Textile
    o    Hospitality & Tourism
    o    Information Technology/ Telecommunications
    o    Marine & Fisheries Products
    o    Construction & Infrastructure
    o    Oil & Gas and Chemicals

Understand latest policy updates on Sri Lanka economic & investment climate

Network with key government officials

Business Networking with leading local business enterprises in Colombo City and Hambantota

See at First-Hand Actual market conditions in Sri Lanka

About Sri Lanka Today

Sri Lanka is pursuing a combination of government directed policies, private investment, both foreign and domestic, to spur growth in disadvantaged areas, develop small and medium enterprises, and increase agricultural productivity.

Sri Lankan growth rates averaged nearly 5% during the war, but increased government spending on development spurred GDP growth to approximately 6-7% per year from 2006-08. After experiencing 3.5% growth in 2009, Sri Lanka's economy bounced back, achieving growth rates above 7% per year between 2010 and 2011.

Tentative Programme

26 May (Sat)	Depart Singapore for Colombo SQ 468 ETD 2245 ETA 2355 Proceed to Galle directly from Airport
27 May (Sun)	Arrive in Galle Check into Hotel in Galle Business Networking Lunch with Mayor of Galle District, BOI (South Office) and      Chairman & members of Galle District Chamber of Commerce (tbc)
28 May (Mon)	0730 hr - Leave Galle for Hambantota Arrive in Hambantota Welcome Lunch by Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce Presentation on Economic Development & Opportunities in Hambantota Briefing on Greater Hambantota Development Initiative and Introduction to the      Hambantota International Airport and Free Zone Business Networking Tea with the Hambantota Business Community 1700 hr - Return to Galle
29 May (Tue)	Leave Galle for Colombo 0715 hr - Check out of Hotel in Galle 0800 hr - Set off for Colombo 1200 hr - Arrive in Colombo City Check into Grand Cinnamon Hotel (Colombo) Lunch Site Visit to companies of interest
30 May (Wed)	Colombo Singapore - Sri Lanka Business Conference 2012 Welcome Address by Sri Lanka Commerce Minister Opening Remarks by Singapore Minister Presentations by the relevant government agencies Official Networking Lunch for delegates 1-on-1 Business Matching (tbc)
31 May (Thur)	Depart Colombo for Singapore SQ 469 ETD 0110 ETA 0740

Air Tickets* (Incl. of both international and taxes, subject to change)	S$1,100
Hotel accommodation* (Incl. buffet breakfast and taxes for single room - 4 nights: 26, 27, 28 & 29 May – subject to change)	To be advised by travel agent
Estimated Common Cost* (incl. local transfers, official meals, networking, brochures and other miscellaneous expenses)	S$620 (SBF and Supporting Organizations Members) S$750 (Non Members)