Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Regional Development Bank (RDB) has launched a nationwide initiative to develop at least one entrepreneur in each of Sri Lanka's 14,014 Grama Niladhari divisions, aiming to strengthen small and medium-scale enterprises and accelerate economic growth.Sri Lanka Travel

The '14,014 Entrepreneurs Operation' was inaugurated in Divulapitiya on October 13 under the patronage of Labour Minister and Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.

Addressing the launch ceremony, Dr. Fernando said channelling financial resources into entrepreneurship was essential for accelerating economic growth, adding that the Government was focusing on allocating funds to establish new businesses and expand entrepreneu...