POLICY RESEARCH ON FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND OTHER HIGH-VALUE CROP SECTORS TO IMPROVE VALUE CHAINS OF THE POTENTIAL CROPS FOR THE EXPORT MARKETS

Funding Source and Objective

The policy research under the Agriculture Sector Modernization Project (ASMP) in Sri Lanka focuses on enhancing the export potential of the country’s fruit, vegetable, and high-value crop sectors. The primary objectives include identifying global export markets, analyzing specific requirements for these markets, and assessing Sri Lanka’s current capabilities and gaps in meeting these demands. The research will conduct a thorough review of local and international market trends, quality standards, trade facilitation mechanisms, and the use of digital platforms. This will also entail assessing local institutions’ support and contrasting it with effective models from other South Asian nations. In order to increase Sri Lanka’s market share, diversify its product line, and raise the competitiveness and sustainability of the nation’s agricultural exports generally, the ultimate objective is to determine what policy and regulatory adjustments are required. The consultant will provide recommendations for policy instruments that the government can implement to achieve these objectives.

Agreement No. LK-MOA-PMU-397458-CS-CQS
Contract Period- July – October 2024
Total Cost – LKR 2,500,000.00

Contract Objective

The objective of this research is to carry out in-depth policy research in the area of fruits, vegetables, and other high-value crop exports, to identify knowledge gaps, policy, and regulatory inconsistencies that affect the quantity and quality of exporting these crops from Sri Lanka in fresh and value-added forms.

Overall Goal

This aims at policy adjustments, reforms, or new policies needed to support Fruits and Vegetables and other high-value crops, production, and the development of value chains targeted for export markets. By doing so, the agriculture sector will become more productive, competitive, and responsive to export markets, enabling the country to capture underutilized export potential in this sector.