The Export Trap & Why SMEs Should Stay Local | Dhananath | Charindra | Riyad

This podcast examines the role of SMEs in Sri Lanka's economy and questions whether their 52% contribution to GDP is being supported by the right policies and financial structures. The discussion covers access to finance, export integration, entrepreneurial challenges, and the need for a clearer national SME strategy. 0:00-0:52 - Introduction & The Role of SMEs 0:52-6:00 - SME Statistics: Backbone of the Economy? 6:00-9:00 - Government & Banking Support: Concessional Loans & Guarantees 9:00-22:29 - The Growth Challenge: From Micro to Large vs. Joining Value Chains 22:29-36:28 - Entrepreneurial Culture, Competition, and a Level Playing Field 36:28-50:42 - Rethinking SME Strategy: Components, Exports, and Economic Diplomacy 50:42-55:35 - Closing Remarks Look out to future discussions like this on our social media channels below↓ Advocata Insider - https://support.advocata.org/ Facebook -   / advocatainstitute   Facebook -   / advocataplus   Instagram -   / advocatalk   Twitter -   / advocatalk​​​​   Twitter -   / advocataplus   Tiktok -   / advocatalk​​​​   Subscribe to Advocata Institute Youtube channel (   / @advocatainstitute  ) For more Sinhala related content subscribe to Advocata Plus YouTube channel (   / @advocataplus  )