Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery and Growth — Part 3
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Sri Lanka’s programme includes a primary budget surplus of 2.3% of GDP from 2025 till 2032. This forms a key input into the Gross Financing Needs (GFN) target in particular. The primary budget balance in turn determines the fiscal path in terms of how revenue must increase and expenditure must be managed to enable the 2.3% target to …
Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBThe Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi, which also oversees matters related to Sri Lanka, has issued a statement addressing recent publications in the Sri Lanka Guardian concerning the ongoing situation involving the vessel Asian Majesty, currently moored in …
Sri Lanka’s Quest for a Man for All Season
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Even the Leader himself has different views on different occasions.”. Man for all season. Florentine political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli in his book The Prince said: “The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.”.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 7
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Editorial Note: As Sri Lanka approaches its pivotal presidential election, the landscape is abuzz with a flurry of statements, promises, and controversies.This dispatch provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments from various candidates and political factions, offering insights into their strategies, public engagements, and the regulatory framework governing their campaigns.
IMF’s Call for Reform in 16 Points: Sri Lanka’s Governance Challenge
WEBOct 3, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern and uncompromising call to action. In its recently unveiled Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka, the IMF has laid bare a stark reality: systematic and deeply entrenched governance weaknesses, coupled with rampant corruption vulnerabilities, are throttling the nation’s growth potential.
Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 5
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Since 31 July, a total of 366 complaints have been received. The commission also confirmed that the deadline for depositing bail money is tomorrow (14) at 12:00 noon. Nomination submissions for the presidential election will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th. As of now, 28 candidates have deposited security money with …
Sri Lanka’s Crisis Demands Real Solutions
WEBSri Lanka urgently requires the leadership driven by compassion and foresight to circumnavigate its multifaceted crisis. This demands a profound commitment to systemic reform, where economic stability is intricately linked with social justice. Anything short of this comprehensive overhaul would betray the resilience and aspirations of its people.
A Nation on the Edge: Sri Lanka’s Battle against Rising Crime and ...
WEBAt the core of this tumultuous narrative lies the age-old tale of rival gangs locked in a never-ending battle for dominance. These modern-day feuds, often rooted in personal grievances and historical animosities, play out on the streets, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet, the surge of crime in Sri Lanka is not confined to these ...
Language in Sri Lanka’s National Question
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Contrastingly, in Sri Lanka—except for Colombo—the prevalence of Sinhala and Tamil speakers remains uncertain. Drawing lessons from Australia’s inclusive language policy, Sri Lanka can foster peace, human rights, and social cohesion through equitable language education. Lionel Bopage was an Editorial Adviser of Sri Lanka Guardian from ...
Sri Lanka: Still, the mirage | Sri Lanka Guardian
WEBAccording to the Bible, Adam and Eve existed in a state of innocence until they imbibed the fruit from the Tree of knowledge. In Sri Lanka, voters exist in a never ending state of innocence, a forever unknowing. Every election is preceded by hyperbolic hope; in the immediate aftermath comes euphoria, followed by disenchantment, despair, and anger.
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