Development of Information Technology in Sri Lanka: Cast from 1948 to Present and Its Commitment

L. K. Pulasthi Dhananjaya Gunawardhana

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Technology and Research and Development (R&D) are accepted as the most significant elements to eliminate poverty when identifying economic growth and development in developing countries. Most developed countries have already achieved economic growth and technological development through R&D. The findings suggest that while Sri Lanka initiated early institutional mechanisms to promote science and technology, fragmented policy implementation, limited research integration, and infrastructural constraints have impeded the effective translation of IT potential into sustained socio-economic development. The study contributes to the ICT-for-development literature by offering a context-specific analysis and identifying policy directions relevant to developing economies pursuing inclusive digital transformation.

Article link: https://www.asianinstituteofresearch.org/ETQRarchives/development-of-information-technology-in-sri-lanka%3A-cast-from-1948-to-present-and-its-commitment