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Dr. R.M.K. Ratnayake

A VIRTUAL SUMMIT FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE ECONOMY A virtual conference, titled PEOPLE'S ECONOMIC FORUM 2021, will be organized by SANASA International (Pvt) Ltd, on September 29th 2021. The goal of the Forum is to contribute to refocusing the national development planning discourse of Sri Lanka to the potential of the cooperative sector. Speaking on “COOP Enterprises in Sri Lanka – Potentials and Prospects”, Dr. R.M.K. Ratnayake, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, said “as the world, today faces unstable financial systems, increased food supply insecurity, growing inequality worldwide, rapid climate change, and increased environmental degradation, it is increasingly compelling to consider the model of economic enterprise that cooperatives offer.’ He offered that the cooperative sector, especially in developing countries, also presents itself as an essential element that can contribute to the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).” These points were further highlighted by the five case studies presented along with panel discussions with the cooperative leaders. The case studies covered the Morawakkorale Tea Producers’ Cooperative Society, Palm Development Cooperative Society in Nedunkeny, Galle Cooperative Hospital, National Youth Service Cooperative Society and Beralapanathara Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. Overall, the forum improved the awareness of the cooperative enterprise model and illustrated the richness of the sector with real stories from Sri Lanka and abroad. It raised awareness of the scale, scope, role, and influence of the cooperative sector in achieving the sustainable development goals of the nation. It highlighted the potential of engaging youth in development through cooperatives. The forum examined the governance and regulatory frameworks to facilitate an enabling environment for the growth of cooperative enterprises and explore opportunities for transboundary cooperation needed to position the cooperative sector as a means to support a more people-centred economy.   / peoples-economic-forum-108128691626835     / peopleseconomic     / economic_people     / people-s-economic-forum