IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s EFF Program
IMF Sri Lanka 2026, Staff-Level Agreement Reached for Next Review – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9, 2026, and reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) […]
What Are the Hidden Costs of Public Sector Cuts on Citizens?
What Are the Hidden Costs of Public Sector Cuts on Citizens? Sri Lanka’s ongoing fiscal consolidation under the IMF-supported programme has brought visible macro gains debt restructuring, rebuilt reserves, and moderated inflation. Yet beneath these stabilising metrics lies a quieter reality: the hidden costs of public sector cuts on ordinary citizens. Rationalisation of the public […]
Can Sri Lanka’s Education System Truly Prepare Kids for the Future?
Can Sri Lanka’s Education System Truly Prepare Kids for the Future? Sri Lanka takes immense pride in its free education system, which has produced high literacy rates and a skilled diaspora. Yet as the country navigates economic recovery and global technological shifts, a pressing question emerges: is the current education system adequately equipping children with […]
Sri Lanka’s Water Crisis – How the Lack of Resources Is Impacting Daily Life
Sri Lanka’s Water Crisis – Sri Lanka possesses abundant rainfall and river systems, yet reliable access to safe water remains elusive for millions. Daily life in rural villages, estate communities, and dry-zone regions is increasingly defined by water scarcity long walks to distant sources, rationed household use, contaminated supplies, and disrupted agriculture and small businesses. […]
What Does Sri Lanka’s New World Bank Partnership Mean for Jobs, Investment, and Recovery?
| Image Source – IFC.org | Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support the country’s continued economic recovery, target a 7% medium-term growth rate, and drive private sector-led job creation. Announced on April 2, 2026, the partnership comes at a critical time when nearly […]
Can Sri Lanka’s Healthcare System Keep Up with an Ageing Population?
Sri Lanka’s Healthcare System And Ageing Population – Sri Lanka’s population is ageing at one of the fastest rates in Asia. The proportion of citizens aged 60 and above has risen sharply from 12 percent in 2012 to 18 percent in 2024, with projections indicating it will reach 25 percent by 2040, meaning one in […]
Underwater Data Centers: How the Ocean Is Becoming the New Frontier for Cooling the AI Boom
Underwater data centers are emerging as a sustainable solution to the AI boom’s growing energy demands. By using seawater cooling systems, these submerged servers promise to significantly reduce the energy and water costs typically associated with traditional data centers. Traditional data centers on land are voracious consumers of electricity and freshwater. Servers generate enormous heat, […]
How Knitting, Sewing, Crocheting, and Gardening May Add Years to Life?
A viral post in early 2026 highlighted a long-running University of Helsinki study suggesting that women who regularly engage in traditional “grandma hobbies” such as knitting, sewing, crocheting, and gardening tend to live up to eight years longer on average. The claim quickly spread across social media, resonating with millions who see these simple, repetitive […]
Sugar Consumption in Sri Lanka 2026: High Intake Levels, Health Concerns, and the Need for Awareness
Sugar consumption is deeply embedded in Sri Lankan daily life. From the morning cup of tea with several teaspoons of sugar to traditional sweets during festivals and snacks for children, most families consume sugar regularly. Recent data shows that the average Sri Lankan consumes about 34 kilograms of sugar per year, which is more than […]
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers in the Middle East Amid Regional Tensions: Current Realities and Implications for Sri Lanka
As escalating conflict grips the Middle East in early March 2026, the lives of over one million Sri Lankan expatriate workers have come under renewed scrutiny. The recent intensification of hostilities triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory actions across the region has created an atmosphere of uncertainty for the […]