Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) has decided to develop a comprehensive database on the country’s rubber sector. “The first trade focussed national rubber survey of this nature, it is a comprehensive attempt on the rubber industry in the country” said Asitha Seneviratne, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce, in a statement issued by the company.
“The MIC has identified the rubber products manufacturing industry as one of the thrust areas for development in its SME development effort. The government has also reiterated the significance of rubber industry as a primary contributor to industrial development and export income while generating high quality employment,” he said.
Sri Lanka imported raw rubber to the value of US$101 million in 2010 and US $105 million from January to July this year. Last year, Sri Lanka exported rubber in raw form to the value of US$170 million and rubber finished products worth US$567 million.
“The first step is a full scale rubber manufacturing industry survey in Sri Lanka. The results from the survey and database will become input towards design methodology, survey tools and implementation plan for the subsequent comprehensive workforce survey,” according to Epa Dayarathne, Director (Development, Division 2), of the Ministry. “We are now looking for a consultancy firm” Dayarathne, who functions as Ministry’s contact person for this project, said.
According to him, eligible firms are invited to indicate their interest in providing the said services. Interested firms are requested to provide information regarding their eligibility including company profile, experience in similar tasks, availability of appropriate skills and expertise among staff.
“The selected firm is expected to develop comprehensive data base and to design, develop and conduct a pilot workforce survey for rubber manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka. Expression of Interest including all requested information must be delivered not later than on 21st November 2011,” Mr Dayarathne stressed. |
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