Speaking at the Voyage Sri Lanka, a maritime summit organised by EDB, the Asian Development Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka Takafumi Kadono urged a strategic, sustainable push for Sri Lanka’s blue economy, calling for targeted investment, stronger regulation, and clear branding to unlock the island’s maritime potential.
Kadono stressed that protecting marine ecosystems, empowering coastal communities, and building resilience are essential for long‑term success.
He highlighted ADB support for high‑value, low‑impact interventions across marine tourism, fisheries, and logistics, and urged the government to create a stable enabling environment that attracts private investment.
Kadono framed the ocean as a partner in development that should deliver opportunity and prosperity for generations.
COLOMBO — The ocean is Sri Lanka’s next big opportunity.
ADB Country Director Takafumi Kadono spotlighted the island’s marine edge and called for smart investment, stronger regulation, and world‑class branding to grow a resilient blue economy.
From marine tourism to fisheries and logistics, Kadono urged solutions that protect ecosystems, uplift coastal communities, and invite private capital to scale sustainable impact.
With five decades of partnership, ADB pledged financing, knowledge, and innovation to help Sri Lanka turn waves into livelihoods and long‑term prosperity.
#NewsFirst #ADB #SriLankaoceans #SustainableGrowth
- “ADB Urges Strategic Investment to Unlock Sri Lanka’s Blue Economy”
- “Protect, Invest, Brand: ADB’s Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s Ocean Future”
- “Kadono: The Ocean Must Be a Partner in Sri Lanka’s Development”
“You have everything — but there needs to be further investment, better regulation, and branding.” — Takafumi Kadono