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Serendipity Knowledge Program for Sri Lanka
12 January 2022 to 4 July 2024

Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout the history of product invention and scientific discovery.

ADB established this new knowledge program in 2021 in line with its vision as a knowledge solutions bank.

Program and Learning Materials
  • 2025
  • 01 January 2024
  • 12 January 2023
  • 12 January 2022
  • 04 October 2021
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
15 October 2025 Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) on Digital Transformation: Cybersecurity and Data Protection for Digital Economy Development
The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country’s needs…
19 June 2025 Innovation for Economic Transformation
The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country’s needs…
19 March 2025 Sustainable Finance - A Key to Greening the Business Ecosystem
The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka. It is designed to effectively respond to the country’s…
30 January 2025 Driving Power Sector Reforms for Enhanced Renewable Energy Growth and Sector Performance
The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) was ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country’s…
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
04 July 2024 Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation
The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country’s…
03 April 2024 ADB Sri Lanka Country Partnership Strategy 2024-2028
The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country…
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
16 November 2023 Transitioning Toward Multiple and Flexible Education and Skills Pathways to Work or Further Study
Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges…
03 September 2023 State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Reform: Challenges and Opportunities for Sri Lanka
Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges…
31 May 2023 Investing In Natural Capital: Towards Sustainability And Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka
Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka's development challenges…
04 April 2023 Asian Development Outlook 2023 and Addressing Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis
Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges…
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
12 January 2022 Serendipity Knowledge Program: Enabling Public-Private Partnerships in Sri Lanka: Highlights of the PPP Monitor
Sri Lanka is on the cusp of becoming an upper-middle-income country (UMIC). Private investments in key sectors will be an important ingredient in…
10 June 2022 Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis
Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is…
24 August 2022 Strengthening MSME Dynamics for Resilient Economic Growth
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) development is key to achieving inclusive growth.
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
04 October 2021 Integrated Rural Development for Prosperity
Supporting sustainable rural development through integrated approaches will be an essential ingredient in the post-COVID-19 recovery and…

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