Trade in Services

  
 

 

Services are the fastest growing component of international trade. At the beginning of the 21st century services trade is accounting for approximately 20 % of world trade, but by 2020, this figure is expected to rise to 50 percent.

Services make up a major portion of world economies, including developing countries, ranging from 59 per cent of gross domestic production (GDP) in a country like Nigeria, to 89 per cent in economies such as Hong Kong (China). Sri Lanka has great protential in this new trade.

Service Industries are already increasing in importance in most developing countries and particularly in least developed countries (LDCs), and usually contribute to at least 45 per cent of the GDP.

Trading services is an oportunity to diversify trade, create jobs and enhance economic development. Technological advances constantly boost the export potential of services as many can be marketed and delivered online

WORKSHOPS
 


Briefing Session - 6th March 2006 at EDB Auditorium, DHPL Building, 42 Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02. (2-5.30pm) - organized by NCESL

Traning of Trainers Workshop - "Successful Services Exporting" 16th March, (1.30-4.00pm) - EDB Auditorium, DHPL Building, 42 Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02. organized by NCESL

1. How Exporting Services is Different
2. Succeeding as a Services Exporter
3. Relationship Marketing
4. Establishing Effectively
5. Networking Effectively
6. Working with Strategic Partners
7. Are you Export-Ready?

Contact: Sri Lanka Export Development Board
No.42,Nawam Mawatha
Colombo 02
Tel: 2300719,237005-11
Fax: 2300715
RELATED LINKS
 


http://www.intracen.org/servicexport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
SERVICE CATEGORIES  
  • Infrastructure services, including architecture, engineering, construction, transportation, distribution and financial services.
  • Information technology (IT) and related services, including computer consultancy, software development, data processing, database management and call centers.
  • Business services (non-IT specific), such as research and development, equipment leasing or maintenance, market research, management consulting, translation, investigation and security.
  • Professional services, including licensed professions such as accounting, law, medicine and dentistry.
  • Quality-of-life services, such as education and training, and services related to health, entertainment, culture recreation and sports.