SL’s economy expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 – WB
2023-10-03
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 after contracting by 3.8% in 2023, says the WorldContinue Reading
WB budget support : SL receives first disbursement of US$ 250 mn
2023-07-04
The first disbursement of US$ 250 million for budget support from the World Bank has been received, State Minister ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to obtain $500m in budget support from World Bank
2023-06-27
Sri Lanka plans to enter into an agreement with the World Bank for $500 million in budgetary support after theContinue Reading
World Bank set to approve $700 mln for Sri Lanka next week – Reuters
2023-06-19
The World Bank is likely to approve $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka at its nextContinue Reading
SL to discuss US$ 200 mn social security loan with WB
2023-05-09
The Cabinet has granted approval to a proposal by the President, as the Finance Minister, to hold discussions with theContinue Reading
World Bank Vice President reaffirms support for Sri Lanka
2023-03-02
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser has reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support to help SriContinue Reading
SL economic recovery: Important message from World Bank VP
2023-02-28
By Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region, World Bank Group Sri Lanka is at a critical momentContinue Reading
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