The key factors affecting the competency in value addition to gem and jewellery in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Gem and jewellery industry in Sri Lanka plqys a vital role contributing immenselY toforeign exchange earning to the country's economy. The industrial value chain begins lvith gem mining and ends with retailing ofjewellery while, several stages are included amid. It is imperative to be discerned that every stage involves trading, resulting export of a larger amount if semi-finished products without adding the premium value which creates lack of competitiveness. S tatistical data illustrates a clear dispariry in terms of revenue generated through the gem exports as opposed to jewellery exports. Thus, the discrepanry between country's resource capaciry and its level of fabrication has inspired to conduct this research work.