Sri Lanka has unveiled a strategy to drive economic growth through digitalisation and energy transformation, focusing on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Digital Literacy and Inclusion, and Digital Governance and E-Services.
The government plans major investments in high-speed broadband, cloud computing, and data centres to provide secure and affordable digital access. Efforts will also bridge the urban-rural digital divide through training programmes and policy incentives.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Power and Energy, smart grids, renewable energy technologies, and energy storage solutions will be deployed to meet rising energy demands. The government will also leverage Ceylon Electricity Board’s infrastructure to expand broadband access.
Under the Digital Economy Master Plan, Sri Lanka aims to expand broadband coverage, integrate smart technologies into public infrastructure, and encourage private sector investments in digital and energy innovations.