Discussion held on World Bank assistance program for SL
2023-02-01
A follow-up discussion on “Major Economic Reforms – World Bank’s Preliminary Actions” was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (31).Continue Reading
World Bank slashes 2023 growth forecasts
2023-01-11
The World Bank slashed its 2023 growth forecasts on Tuesday to levels teetering on the brink of recession for manyContinue Reading
International financial institutions agree on coordinated assistance program for SL
2022-12-06
The representatives of several international financial institutions have decided that a coordinated assistance program supported by multilateral financial institutions isContinue Reading
World Bank grants Sri Lanka access to concessional financing
2022-12-06
The World Bank has approved Sri Lanka’s request to access concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA). In aContinue Reading
IMF seeks speedy G20 amendments to assist nations like Sri Lanka
2022-12-02
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva says it is essential to speed up amendments to the G20 Common FrameworkContinue Reading
Details of President’s meeting with World Bank Chief released
2022-11-10
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe met the President of the World Bank Group David Malpass on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
IMF/ WB meetings : SL delegation meets IMF First Deputy Managing Director
2022-10-11
The Sri Lankan delegation attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank has met withContinue Reading
IMF/ WB meetings : Update from Finance Ministry
2022-10-10
The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG)Continue Reading
Stabilizing SL economy: World Bank tells what needs to be done
2022-10-07
Debt restructuring and the implementation of a deep reform program are critical for Sri Lanka’s economic stabilization, the World BankContinue Reading
World Bank appreciates Govt’s efforts to revive economy
2022-10-04
The World Bank is closely monitoring the economic situation in Sri Lanka, World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka FarisContinue Reading
High food price inflation : Sri Lanka ranked among top 5 countries
2022-08-23
Sri Lanka has been ranked 5th with the highest food price inflation in the world in the latest assessment byContinue Reading
“Deeply concerned” : World Bank statement on Sri Lanka
2022-07-29
The World Bank says until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place, it does not plan to offer newContinue Reading
World Bank denies 700 million dollars claim
2022-05-30
The World Bank has refuted media reports which claims it has promised to disburse approximately USD 700 Million to SriContinue Reading
Economic crisis: World Bank assures USD 700 MN – Foreign Ministry
2022-05-30
The World Bank has promised to disburse approximately USD 700 Million to Sri Lanka within the next few months. TheContinue Reading
World Bank issues warning to Sri Lanka
2022-05-25
The World Bank says it does not plan to offer new financing to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policyContinue Reading
USD 160 million : PM briefs Parliament on World Bank fund
2022-05-18
A sum of USD 160 million has been received from the World Bank, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the ParliamentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeking US$ 1 billion from World Bank
2022-03-25
Sri Lanka is to pursue assistance from the World Bank for several development projects. According to sources, proposals for RuralContinue Reading
Four priorities to accelerate Economic Transformation and Poverty Reduction in Sri Lanka
2021-10-20
Sri Lanka made great progress in improving livelihoods and welfare Sri Lanka has a great track record in raising livingContinue Reading