Navigating a progressive path towards an equitable Sri Lanka

The economic crisis facing Sri Lanka has been shaped by both domestic missteps and the wider pressures of an unjust global order—a system that too often places the well-being of the nation’s women, children, and environment behind the interests of a privileged few. The weight of this reality is deeply felt, yet it has also stirred a quiet but determined resolve across the country.

Sri Lanka recognises that engaging with the world is not a choice, but a necessity for the welfare of its people and the health of its environment. At the same time, the nation seeks to engage with dignity—not as a passive recipient of external forces, but as a thoughtful participant, urging greater openness and accountability from institutions and governments that hold influence over its future.

IPE, in collaboration with a growing network of economists, activists, and campaigners locally and globally, is working to explore and advance viable alternatives to the prevailing economic order. Their efforts are not about grand declarations, but about steady, grounded work—seeking to repair what is broken, and to contribute, in practical ways, toward a more just and equitable Sri Lanka.