Sri Lanka has signed and is in the process of signing many bilateral and regional free trade agreements (FTAs) with a primary focus on maximising the economic benefits and welfare of its people. As of December 2016, Sri Lanka has eight FTAs of which four FTAs are into effect (Asia-Pacific FTAs,...

Introduction -- Section 1: India's Industrial Growth: Opportunities and Challenges -- India’s industrial development including manufacturing, construction, and mining -- Manufacturing vs. Services -- Global value chains -- Industrial development and climate change -- Section 2: Role of Trade...