Pathfinder Foundation to promote India-Sri Lanka connectivity
The Pathfinder Foundation has established a dedicated study group to craft a comprehensive blueprint to enhance physical connectivity between India and Sri Lanka.
This initiative envisions transforming Sri Lanka into a logistic and energy hub for the region, aiming to boost the country’s annual growth rate beyond 6% in the foreseeable future.
By investing in improved physical connectivity, India and Sri Lanka can strengthen their partnership and contribute to a more vibrant and interconnected South Asia. Towards this initiative Pathfinder Foundation in collaboration with Ananta Aspen Centre of India, will hold a virtual roundtable titled “Bridging Borders: Enhancing Connectivity Between India and Sri Lanka” on July 19.
The Pathfinder-Ananta roundtable aims to evaluate the current physical connectivity between the two countries across various sectors, including roads, railways, energy infrastructure, and ports.
The discussion will focus on identifying key challenges and proposing collaborative initiatives to enhance connectivity, thereby driving economic development, especially in Sri Lanka’s northern and north-central provinces.
The roundtable will focus on digital connectivity and physical & maritime connectivity. Rahul Matthan of Trilegal and Dr. Rudra Chaudhuri, Director of Carnegie India, have been invited to present papers on digital connectivity. Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Chairperson LIRNEasia, and Mahesh Perera, CEO of Information and Communication Technology of ICTA, will participate as discussants.
Eng. R. W. R. Pemasiri, Convenor of Pathfinder Foundation Study Group on India-Sri Lanka Physical Connectivity, who was the former Secretary of Ministry of Transport and Highways, and Romesh David, CEO of South Asia Gateway Terminals of the Port of Colombo will be the discussants on physical and maritime connectivity. Nirupama Subramanian, former National Editor of The Indian Express, will join as a discussant.
Expected outcomes of the roundtable include actionable recommendations for policymakers in both countries, a joint action plan with specific measures and timelines, proposals for public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects and a framework for ongoing dialogue and knowledge sharing. This roundtable represents a significant step towards realizing this shared vision.
More details could be obtained from, hiruni@pathfinderfoundation.org
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