About the Sri Lanka Export Development Board

WHO WE ARE
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board, usually known as EDB, is Sri Lanka’s premier state organization for the promotion and development of exports and was established in 1979 under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No.40.

EDB is the executive arm of the Export Development Council of Ministers, which is the policy-making body of the EDB. It is headed by H.E. the President of Sri Lanka.

WHAT WE DO
As the national body responsible for the promotion, development, and facilitation of Sri Lanka’s exports, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board provides know-how and assistance and facilitates the effective co-ordination of all state and private sector organizations, associations, industries and manufacturing enterprises and individuals involved in exporting our high-quality products and services to markets all over the world.

HOW WE OPERATE
The Chairman is supported by sixteen members, including the Secretaries of Ministries represented in the Export Development Council of Ministers, the CEO of the Board of Investment (BOI) and six members from private sector enterprise (representing industry, business, commerce, finance and other relevant fields), appointed by the Minister in Charge.
The Chairman, who is Chief Executive Officer is supported by several divisions, each headed by a Director.

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