Browsing Working Papers by Author "Wijayasiri, Janaka"
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Implementation of TradeLens in Sri Lanka using blockchain technology : a case study
Wijayasiri, Janaka (UN.ESCAP, 2023-06)The implementation of TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled digital platform that facilitates the tracking and planning of shipping containers and related documents in the global supply chain, in Sri Lanka was a significant ...
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Implications of agri-food standards for Sri Lanka : case studies of tea and fisheries export industries
Wijayasiri, Janaka; Jayaratne, Suwendrani (United Nations, 2011)During the past two decades, public awareness and concern regarding food safety in developed countries have increased as a result of a series of highly-publicized food scares and scandals (Henson and Caswell, 1999). In ... -
The impact of information technology (IT) in trade facilitation on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka
Wijayasiri, Janaka; Jayaratne, Suwendrani (United Nations, 2009)By Janaka Wijayasiri and Suwendrani Jayaratne The role of trade facilitation in increasing and maximizing benefits of trade has been widely acknowledged. In this regard, the use of Information Technology (IT) in ... -
Utilization of preferential trade arrangements : Sri Lanka's experience with the EU and US GSP schemes
Wijayasiri, Janaka (United Nations, 2007)The GSP scheme was initiated by UNCTAD in 1968 with the objective of enabling developing country exports to enter developed country markets under preferential rates. Sri Lanka has been a beneficiary under the GSP scheme ...