Thus, the National Science Foundation (NSF) — the premier national institution mandated to promote S&T in Sri Lanka — proposes to establish a digital platform to harness this enormous source for national development. Key sectors, including higher education, S&T, FDI, trade/exports, tourism and industry could benefit therefrom. Initial emphasis will mainly be on S&T and higher education.
Thus, the NSF proposes to construct an online ecosystem to bring expatriates together so as to
- Provide greater opportunities for higher education and capacity building;
- Enhance academic cooperation and research collaboration;
- Create a culture of creativity and innovation;
- Promote joint publications and ranking of Sri Lankan universities; and
- Facilitate technology transfer
To this end, the NSF wishes to develop a database of scientific and professional Sri Lankan expatriates residing in developed economies in N. America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. This facility, with proper development and management, could yield substantial benefits in the academic, scientific, industrial, economic, social and environmental spheres.
In the circumstances, we cordially invite the Sri Lankan scientific, academic and professional expatriates working in academia, R&D institutions and industry to join this digital platform and become a strategic partner and dynamic force of national development. Please feel free to share it with relevant Sri Lankan expatriates.
URL : https://gdp.nsf.gov.lk
We look forward to working hand in hand with you towards socio-economic development of Sri Lanka!