Talking Economics Digest, Issue One, 2017 on ‘Bridging the Skill Gap, highlights the mismatch between the demand and supply of skilled employees which is the Achilles heel of Sri Lanka,s labour market. If Sri Lanka is to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and become competitive in the global market, a skilled labour force is a must, and quality higher education and training is the key to achieving this goal. This is a concern that is explored in depth, throughout this edition of the Digest. Source of blurb: https://www.ips.lk/talking-economics-digest-january-june-2017/