IMF reaches preliminary deal to release $345 million for Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka that would allow it to draw about $345 million from…
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IMF says it will support Sri Lanka beyond current programme
The IMF said it is ready to back Sri Lanka after its programme ends in March, with the seventh review going to…
IMF says it will keep supporting Sri Lanka after bailout
An IMF deputy director said Sri Lanka's economy has improved and the Fund will keep engaging after the current programme ends.
IMF projects Sri Lanka growth of 4% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund expects Sri Lanka's economy to grow 4 percent this year and 3.7 percent in 2027, down from 5…
Sri Lanka to hold Economic Census in 2026 and 2027
The Department of Census and Statistics will collect data on farming and non-farming businesses over two years, its Director General said.
World Bank lifts Sri Lanka 2026 growth forecast to 4.4 percent
The World Bank projects Sri Lanka’s economy to grow 4.4 percent in 2026, but says poverty at 16.9 percent remains well above…
IMF staff and Sri Lanka agree on seventh loan review
IMF staff and Sri Lankan officials have reached a staff-level agreement that would release about US$345 million, subject to board approval.