Sri Lanka Courts Global Capital for Inclusive Growth

Sri Lanka this week hosted its first Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026 in Colombo, drawing more than 200 local and international delegates to explore new financing avenues for economic recovery.

Organised by the Lanka Impact Investing Network and the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment Sri Lanka, the summit focused on mobilising private capital to support small and medium-sized enterprises, climate-aligned businesses and sustainable infrastructure.

Sri Lanka faces an estimated annual financing gap of $7-10 billion to meet development and climate targets. SMEs, which account for over half of GDP, continue to struggle with high borrowing costs and limited access to non-bank financing.

At the summit, organisers announced plans to launch a $5 million Impact Enterprise Fund with UNDP support to channel equity-style investments into underserved businesses.

Participants said impact investing combining financial returns with measurable social outcomes could help stimulate trade, strengthen entrepreneurship and support inclusive, long-term economic growth.

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