Jaffna groundwater management unit to be built for Rs. 189 million
Work on the first phase of a Rs. 189 million Groundwater Resources Board management unit in Jaffna began with a foundation stone…
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Sri Lanka plans World Bank-backed global tourism campaign
The Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ministry met officials and consultants to advance a World Bank-supported international destination marketing campaign.
World Bank to launch AgriConnect Sri Lanka on 30 October
The World Bank Group will launch the AgriConnect Sri Lanka programme on 30 October at TRACE Expert City, with Sri Lanka the…
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…
Skift and MTI Consulting to design Sri Lanka tourism campaign
Skift and MTI Consulting were selected by the Tourism Ministry and the World Bank to prepare a five-year global promotion strategy for…
World Bank raises 2026 South Asia growth forecast to 6.9 percent
The World Bank now expects South Asia to grow 6.9 percent in 2026, citing resilient consumer demand despite higher energy prices, but…
World Bank lowers Sri Lanka crisis poverty estimate to 20.7 percent
The World Bank has revised its Sri Lanka poverty estimates using Labour Force Survey data, but says about two million people still…
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…