The Intermediary Mapping Assessment will provide PSD with a deeper and updated understanding of the BAS market in Sri Lanka. On the supply-side, it will generate a prioritized list of BAS providers (BASPs) delineated by the types of services they offer, pricing of services in the market, and BASPs’, technical assistance needs. On the demand-side, it will identify SMEs’ BAS requirements and willingness to pay. Findings will inform the initial provision of BAS support and the structuring of performance-based financing structures for BASPs to facilitate investments/financing to SMEs. This will be accomplished by leveraging existing BAS programs in the country to identify BASPs that demonstrate significant commitment to providing technical and financial services to the target sectors as well as those who support businesses that align with the 2X Criteria.

The Sri Lanka PSD Intermediary Assessment will focus on developing a robust BAS network, improvements in services offered by women-owned/led SMEs, and identify the appropriate role of government and private sector actors to support the development of the BAS market. On the supply-side, it will generate a prioritized list of BAS providers (BASPs) delineated by the types of services they offer, pricing of services in the market, and BASPs’, technical assistance needs. On the demand-side, it will identify SMEs’ BAS requirements and willingness to pay. Findings will inform the initial provision of BAS support and the structuring of performance-based financing structures for BASPs to facilitate investments/financing to SMEs.