ILO C188 Sri Lanka Fisheries: Protecting Fishers and Export Value
Sri Lanka has approved the ratification of ILO Convention C188, creating an opportunity to protect fishing communities through safer work, written agreements and social security while strengthening sustainable production and export value.
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Approves Targeted Tariff Reforms: A Strategic Boost for Deep-Sea Fishing and Tuna Exports in 2026
Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and food security, has received a timely policy intervention with the Cabinet’s recent approval of tariff reforms aimed at easing bait fish imports for the deep-sea fishing industry. Announced on December 23, 2025, these measures address a longstanding shortage of bait fish critical for long-line […]