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Key drivers of this transition include investments in skill development, innovation, capacity-building, and technology, alongside enhanced access to finance and strengthened public-private partnerships.</p><p>This explainer draws insights from national and local stakeholder workshops, surveys, and an assessment of Sri Lanka's current industry landscape. 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