The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka. It is designed to effectively respond to the country’s needs in line with ADB's vision of being a knowledge solutions bank. SKOP seeks to share knowledge on issues relevant to Sri Lanka and facilitate discussion among stakeholders.

The latest SKOP event focused on sustainable finance for greening the business ecosystem. When investment decisions are made considering sustainable finance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors of a business/project play a key role. The primary objective of sustainable finance is to promote long-term economic growth while supporting the well-being of society and the planet. In the long term, sustainable finance will ensure the resilience of businesses and enhance their competitiveness. Since 2022, Sri Lanka has embarked on deep economic reforms, including developing a strategic initiative to ensure environmental sustainability and address climate change challenges. Through this event, ADB sought to build awareness, bring potential issuers and investors together to enable future green bond issuances, and support the government’s plans and initiatives in sustainable finance.

The workshop featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with experts from both the public and private sectors. The key objectives of the event were to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and share best practices, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable finance. This event was attended by stakeholders, including senior government officials, leading private sector representatives, think tanks, other development partners, civil society, and ADB staff.