Sri Lanka can unlock its tech potential by becoming an innovation powerhouse, fostering talent, embracing progressive regulation, developing world-class infrastructure, forging global tech alliances, driving sustainable innovation, and catalyzing digital disruption across sectors. Shanmuganathan contends that by learning from nations like Singapore, India, and UAE, Sri Lanka can foster visionary leadership, develop robust infrastructure, enact proactive government initiatives, invest in R&D and education, build a supportive startup ecosystem, encourage international collaboration and create a conducive regulatory environment.
To better integrate with global tech value chains, Sri Lanka should enhance digital connectivity, cultivate niche specializations, encourage public-private partnerships, support export-oriented startups, and create a business-friendly environment.