Sri Lanka's only national business newspaper | Daily FT
Expenditure reports of over 65% of Presidential candidates pending. Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:34. The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) has disclosed that only 13 out of the 38 candidates (or 34%) who contested the 2024 Presidential Election ..
Towards sustainable and secure energy future for Sri Lanka
11 hours ago · A new dawn It is everyone’s hope that we may at last be moving towards a new dawn of prosperity and a future of sustainable growth in all aspects of economy and social well-being, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake leading the way. This hope is most prevalent in the Energy Sector, which has remained in the clutches of the fossil fuel lobby. While the transport fuels still remain nearly ...
The Sri Lankan woman: Is she empowered? | Daily FT
11 hours ago · Women empowerment is categorised into 5 main pillars, namely, social, educational, economic, political, and psychological pillars. If you look at some statistics Sri Lanka’s gender distribution is 52% females and 47% males in 2022 (Central Bank of Sri Lanka). The rural female labour force is 32.6% while the female urban labour force is 29.3%.
Political rupture in Sri Lanka: What lies ahead? | Daily FT
Oct 8, 2024 · Dissanayake has said previously that there was “no point continuing with a parliament that is not in line with what the people want”.5 Dissanayake has a daunting task ahead of him. Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt and suspended payments on around $ 78 billion (£ 59 billion) in foreign and domestic loans in 2022, which triggered the worst ...
How can Sri Lanka become less fragile? - Daily FT
Jul 11, 2023 · The lasting way to become less fragile is to address the major factors of cohesion described above. The quick way out of the cellar is fixing the economy. But the question is whether economic repairs will succeed in the absence of cohesion. Latest news, analysis and opinions from the Daily FT, Sri Lanka's only national business newspaper. ..
Economy 2024: More challenging than the two previous years
Jan 16, 2024 · Sri Lanka has entered 2024 having passed 2022, the year of the severest economic crisis, and 2023, the year of the beginning of economic recovery. Having followed an economic recovery package as agreed with IMF for an extended fund facility or EFF, Sri Lanka should now consolidate its position to retain the hard-earned macroeconomic stability and push the economy to a high growth path needed ...
Sri Lanka’s female labour force participation at decade-low of …
9 hours ago · The World Bank in its latest bi-annual report, ‘Sri Lanka Development Update: Opening up to the Future’ highlighted that female labour force participation stands at a decade-low of 29.6%, stressing on substantial policy measures required to address inequality and ensure inclusive growth. The report highlighted that unlocking untapped ...
Sri Lanka’s make-or-break moment; the leadership Sri Lanka needs
Aug 13, 2024 · The leadership Sri Lanka needs for a resilient future to propel the nation forward. As Sri Lanka emerges from an unprecedented economic crisis that has shaken the foundations of its society, the nation stands at a pivotal crossroads. The upcoming Presidential election on 21 September, presents an opportunity for transformative leadership ...
Sri Lanka Tourism confident of ending 2024 with 2.3 m arrivals
Aug 20, 2024 · Sri Lanka Tourism officials on Friday expressed confidence of 2024 achieving the targeted 2.3 million arrivals based on robust year to date performance and provided favourable conditions prevail in the forthcoming winter season. Last week, year to date tourist arrivals crossed the 1.2 million mark and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB ...
Charting Sri Lanka’s economic future: Current challenges, and ...
Dec 29, 2023 · The Sri Lankan economy currently grapples with the significant challenges presented by a complex financial situation unfolding in unprecedented ways. As the country tackles the intricacies of this economic turmoil to overcome fiscal obstacles, there is a prevailing sense of concern among the populace. Against this backdrop, the nation contends with politically motivated decision-making that ...