Sivajilingam calls for international mediation in constitutional reform
Northern Provincial Councillor M. K. Sivajilingam called for Sri Lanka’s constitutional reform process to have “involvement, assistance, and assurance” from the international community, in a...
Ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity
The World Bank in its report "Sri Lanka - Ending poverty and promoting shared prosperity : a systematic country diagnostic" states that Sri Lanka is in many...
Rising from the ashes
Rajapaksa's 10-year rule had become increasingly authoritarian. The new Government is moving carefully to investigate corruption allegations against Rajapaksa, his brothers (including a former minister...
World Bank warns Sri Lanka faces persistent poverty unless revenues increase
Sri Lanka’s “chronic” revenue shortfalls must be addressed and its economy must become more competitive and inclusive if poverty is to be reduced, the World...