According to plans mooted by the Finance Ministry, the government intends to support community-based co-operative sector by investing in fifty small industries run by over 1,900 regional co-operative movements, in a major bid to spur sustainable and inclusive reconstruction, while generating employment for over 2,500 people.
via: http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2018/04/08/cooperative-system-rejuvenate-northern-economy