Cyclone Ditwah’s Impact on Sri Lanka’s Economy: Fiscal Resilience Tested Amid Recovery Challenges
Sri Lanka’s path to economic recovery faced a severe setback with the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in late November 2025. This catastrophic event, one of the deadliest natural disasters since the 2004 tsunami, inflicted widespread damage across all 25 districts, affecting nearly 2 million people and over 500,000 families. As the nation grapples with reconstruction, recent […]
World Bank’s $120 Million Emergency Support: What It Means for Sri Lanka’s Recovery and Public Confidence
A Timely Lifeline for a Country in Crisis On December 15, 2025, the World Bank confirmed up to USD $120 million in emergency support to Sri Lanka, repurposed from ongoing projects. This announcement comes in direct response to the Government’s request following Cyclone Ditwah, the worst natural disaster to hit the country in two decades. […]