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Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate in the South Asian region
and even in global standards (92 percent). As far as ICT personnel
are concerned, it has increasing resource pool of skilled, adaptable
and cost effective IT labour force. Annual out put of potential ICT
personnel are concerned, approx. 1375 personnel are passing out from
public universities and training institutions. Approx. 4000 personnel
are from the private sector ICT related institutions.
English is the business language, which is widely used in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka has the most liberalised telecom industry in South Asia
comprising with 3 fixed and wireless local loop operators, 4 mobile
operators and 5 public phone operators with up to 150 Mbps through
satellite or fibre optic cable. Sri Lanka also has advanced infrastructure
facilities in Ports, Airports and other logistical aspects.
Presently there are about 75 software development companies are in
operation in Sri Lanka where estimated exports of software and related
services of Sri Lanka in year 2003 was US $ 70 million. Currently
Sri Lanka act. as an off-shore development center for USA, Ireland,
UK, Australia, etc and joint venture development center for Sweden,
Norway, USA, Japan etc.
Consolidating the government backing to the ICT sector, Sri Lankan
government has recently launched an initiative to use ICT to develop
Sri Lanka’s economy, alleviate poverty, improve the quality
of life and the opportunities for all Sri Lankan people, which is
widely known as e-Sri Lanka.
Several transnational ICT companies have invested in Sri Lanka. Some
of them run their R & D departments in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan software
runs in some of the stock markets, such as Boston-USA, Croatia etc.
Air lines such as Emirates, UAE, Burton-Scandinavia also used Sri
Lankan software.
Sri Lankan software also has name in HRM, Telecom billing, etc. Sri
Lankan software companies are presently doing outsource contacts for
USA. Europe, & Japanese markets.
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Infrastructure |
Sri Lanka has multiple providers telephone services, including three
Basic, four Cellular and six pay telephone services, making the industry
one of the most competitive in Asia. The number of fixed telephone
lines installed increased by 84% between 1997 to 1999 due to the entry
of two wire less local loop operators led by Telia AB of Sweden and
GTE Nortel of the USA. Global telecom giants such as NTT, Ericsson,
Telstra, Hutchison Wampoa and Malasiya Telecom are other major operators
in the Sri Lankan telecommunications industry. Deregulation has also
resulted in the country's largest ever privatization initiative, with
NTT of Japan purchasing 35% of Sri Lanka Telecom for US$ 225 Million.
Of a population of 19.2 million, the total workforce is approximately
6,7000,000. The population growth rate averages 1.2% per annum, ensuring
a steady pool of man-power resources for both existing and new industries.
The government provides free education from kindergarten to University.
Sri Lank is also ranked amongst the East Asia tiger economies, and
first in south Asia, on the Human Development Index.
The competitive advantage of Sri Lanka's labour force:
A solid mathematical background that translates into a solutions driven
approach to software development. Competitive wages, creativity, hand-to-eye
coordination, prove precision and manual dexterity.
Indicative Labour Costs
| Category |
Monthly Wage Rates (US $) |
| Systems Manager |
300-850 |
| Systems Analyst/Engineer |
250-650 |
| Systems Operator/Hardware Engineer |
200-600 |
| Programmers |
150-300 |
| Computer Operators |
100-250 |
| Data Entry Operators |
70-200 |
| Trainee |
60-150 |
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Associations/Organisations |
Sri Lanka Export Development Board
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB commonly known as the
EDB) is the premier state organisation dealing with the promotion
and development of exports. It was established in 1979 under the Sri
Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, and now functions under
the Ministry of Internal and International Commerce and Food.
The Chairman is the Chief Executive who is assisted by the Director
General and the Additional Director General. Its day-to-day functions
are carried out by several divisions each of which is headed by a
Director.
Web site: www.srilankabusiness.com
Board of Investment of Sri Lanka
The Board of Investment shall facilitate the creation in Sri Lanka
of a platform for competitive value addition in the South Asian Region.
Web site: www.boi.lk
Information & Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of
Sri Lanka
The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA)
function of the single apex body involved in ICT policy and direction
for the nation. Wholly owned by the Government of Sri Lanka, ICTA
is the implementing organization of the e-Sri Lanka Initiative. ICT
is an increasingly powerful tool for participating in global markets,
promoting political accountability, improving the delivery of basic
citizen services and enhancing local development opportunities.
Address : 160/24, Kirimandala Mawatha,
Colombo 05, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 94-11-236 9099
Fax: 94-11-236 9091
e-mail: info@icta.lk
Web site: www.icta.lk
Sri Lanka Association for the Software Industry (SLASI)
The Sri Lanka Association for the Software Industry (SLASI) is the
national representative for the country's software industry. The association
was established in 1992 with the support of the Sri Lanka Export Development
Board (EDB) and the Council for Information technology (CINTEC).
In January 1996, SLASI joined hands with the Sri Lanka Computer Vendors
Association (SLCVA) and the Association of Computer Training Organizations
(ACTOS) to form the Federation of Information Technology Institutions.
Address : 51,Marcus Fernando Mawatha,
Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
e-mail: infotel@sri.lanka.net
Tel: 94-11-2665261
Fax: 94-11-4713821
Web site: www.slasi.com
Contact Person: Mr David Dominie / Executive Director
Contact: slasi@infotel.com.lk
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Software
Exporters Association (SEA)
In 1999, the Software exporters Association (SEA) was formed under
the patronage of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the BOI
with the principal objectives of increasing export earnings, driving
growth through cooperative effort in marketing software and services,
and attracting new investments to the IT industry.
Address: C/O Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,
No 40, Navam Mawatha, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka.
E-mail: thusani@chambe
Tel: 94-11-242 1745 to 6
Web site: www.islandsoftware.com
The Association of Computer Training Organizations (ACTOS)
The Association of Computer Training Organisations was formed
in January 1991 with fourteen founder members under the auspices of
the Council for information Technology of Sri Lanka (CINTEC). There
are presently sixteen members in the association.
Education standard, training and facilities offered by member organizations
are continuously assessed by the technical Standards Committee of
the Association in order to provide high quality education and training.
Web site: http://www.slasi.com
Contact: slasi@infotel.com.lk
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
CSSL is the society of the IT professionals of Sri Lanka. It has been
playing a major role in promoting IT and professionalism in those
engaged in the field of IT in the country. This society was inaugurated
in 1976.
Address: Professional Centre
No 275/75, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7,
Sri Lanka.
Tele: 94-11-2592762
Fax: 94-11-2508009
Web site: www.cssl.lk
British Computer Society of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan section of the British Computer Society. Address : 51,Marcus
Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
Web site: www.bhccolombo.com
School of Computing ( UCSC) - University of Colombo
The oldest campus in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling
complex occupying over fifty acres of prime land in the heart of the
city.
The Medical and Science Faculties of the University are not only the
oldest in the university system of Sri Lanka but are also arguably
the best in terms of Faculty and resources.
Student life is enhanced by a plethora of extra-curricular activities
offered on campus. The beautiful playground and the modern gymnasium
offer sportsmen and women the opportunity to exploit and develop their
abilities to the fullest.
The location of the University affords the student population all
the advantages of a "metropolitan university" in easy access
to international information/resource centres, libraries, theatres,
sports complexes etc.
Today, the University of Colombo with a proud history of over 115
years continues in its endeavour to meet the challenge of maintaining
its position as the "metropolitan university, modern and international
in outlook and character".
Web site: www.ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
University of Moratuwa
The University of Moratuwa, is one of best technical universities
in Sri Lanka, comprising of an Engineering faculty ,an Architecture
faculty and an Information Technology Faculty.
It presents a rich variety of social and cultural activities, student
services, clubs, organizations and sports. This vital community of
around 3000 students from all around the country, with every imaginable
interest, emphasizes respect for the rights and individuality of each
student.
Web site: www.mrt.ac.lk
University of Peradeniya
The University of Peradeniya is the heir to the oldest university
tradition in Sri Lanka as the successor to the University of Ceylon,
the first institution of its kind in the country.
The university consists of seven academic faculties. About 1800 undergraduates
enter the university annually, to make up an undergraduate student
population of 6600, and the total number of postgraduate students
registered is over 1200. Out of the total undergraduate student population,
about 5100 are provided accommodation on and around campus.
Web site: www.pdn.ac.lk
SLIIT (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is the leading
Degree Awarding Institute in the field of Information Technology recognized
by the University Grants Commission under the Universities Act. It
was established in the year 1999 to educate and train Information
Technology (IT) Professionals required by the fast growing IT Industry
in Sri Lanka. The establishment of the SLIIT was spearheaded by the
then Ministries of Education and Higher Education, Finance and Planning
and the Ministry of Internal and International Commerce and Food.
Web site: www.sliit.lk
Contact: info@sliit.lk
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