World Bank projects slower growth for Sri Lanka in 2026-27
2026-01-20
Growth in Sri Lanka is expected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2026 and 3.1 per cent in 2027,Continue Reading
Govt moves to accelerate post‑cyclone recovery with World Bank and ADB assistance
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka has moved to activate emergency response components within ongoing World Bank–financed projects to accelerate post-disaster recovery following theContinue Reading
World Bank, UN StAR Initiative to support Sri Lanka in recovering crime-linked foreign assets
2025-12-03
Senior officials of the World Bank and the StAR institution, which operates under the United Nations Office on Drugs andContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Sri Lanka to get World Bank to assess disaster damage
2025-12-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has begun discussions with the World Bank to prepare a detailed assessment ofContinue Reading
Minister reveals list of politicians who allegedly took World Bank loan funds
2025-11-12
Minister Samantha Vidyarathna named several individuals and companies that allegedly received funds allocated for entrepreneurs under a World Bank loanContinue Reading
World Bank to back Sri Lanka on jobs, investment & reforms
2025-09-16
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. DuringContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 8% fiscal adjustment among biggest globally : World Bank
2025-09-11
The World Bank Group says Sri Lanka’s fiscal adjustment, nearly 8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) since 2021,Continue Reading
New $100 Mn project to support agri jobs & climate-smart farming
2025-09-09
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have entered into a new US$100 million partnership aimed atContinue Reading
Strengthening Asset Recovery Framework : Bribery officials meet World Bank
2025-09-03
The Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) of Sri Lanka, Justice Neil Iddawala, todayContinue Reading
New World Bank VP for South Asia to oversee projects in Sri Lanka
2025-06-30
The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser.Continue Reading
Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 – World Bank
2025-06-12
Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace sinceContinue Reading
Climate resilience in South Asia will be Private Sector-led – World Bank report
2025-06-04
South Asia is facing a sharp rise in extreme weather, with nearly 90 per cent of the population expected toContinue Reading
Maldives Joins Hands with Sri Lanka’s KBSL to Power National Digital Resilience
2025-05-08
Maldives Partners with Sri Lanka’s KBSL to Fortify National IT Resilience Under World Bank Funded Digital Initiative In a significantContinue Reading
Four new tourism projects finalized for Western Province
2025-04-23
A discussion was held between Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof and World Bank representatives today (23 Apr), during which fourContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms IMF commitment at Global Summit in Washington
2025-03-21
The Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pradeep Saputhanthri has expressed the Sri Lankan Government’s commitment to meeting the forthcoming ExtendedContinue Reading
New $20 billion World Bank loan programme for Pakistan faces serious implementation challenges
2025-01-27
Earlier this month, the World Bank (WB) board approved a USD 20 billion loan package for Pakistan. Nonetheless, the frameworkContinue Reading
World Bank pledges support for Sri Lanka’s development initiatives
2025-01-21
The World Bank is committed to providing financial and technical assistance for Sri Lanka’s key government projects, the World Bank’sContinue Reading
World Bank briefed on 4 key issues faced by Sri Lankan industries
2024-12-20
Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has engaged in a discussion with the Country Manager of theContinue Reading