Dhanusha Gihan Pathirana Economist Institute of Political Economy Key Takeaways The revised bondholder agreement may cause balance of payments instability even in the short term. The ISB repayments will reach approximately US$ 1.85 billion in 2025 including interest on bilateral debt of US$ 420 million. Coupled with outflows of circa US$ 1.5 billion due to […]
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Dr Stephen Kidd Advisory Board, Institute for Political Economy CEO, Development Pathways Key Takeaways A survey by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre found that 37 per cent of Sri Lanka’s population were dissatisfied by Aswesuma – a social security system targeted at the poorest members of society – and only
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Renegotiating the IMF agreement is imperative for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and future stability. The current conditionalities are not aligned with best practices and pose significant risks to the country’s fiscal health and social well-being. A restructured agreement that includes substantial debt reduction, realistic fiscal targets, and respect for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty over its economic policies
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