This study conducts an evaluation of the effectiveness of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) on trade facilitation measures and poverty reduction in Sri Lanka. There is limited analysis on how EPZs facilitate trade by providing better governance through more efficient procedures and minimizing bureaucratic interference in customs-related procedures. Furthermore, poverty reduction impacts of EPZs including employment generation, education and specialized training among the poor in these areas have not been sufficiently explored in Sri Lanka. As such, this study aims to explore the abovementioned issues.
