USD 20 billion export target by 2020: Aiming to be mediocre

Abstract

In 2014, the government set an 'ambitious' target to increase exports to USD 20 billion by 2020. The Insight argues that this target is rather mediocre and yet, even with such a low bar, it is out of Sri Lanka's reach. Further, the Insight draws focus on the underlying problems that need to be addressed in order for Sri Lanka to move forward in its export targets.