DFCC Bank has become the first Sri Lankan entity to receive Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation, giving it access to concessionary funding for projects with a value of up to $ 250 million. ..
EU, AFD, and World Bank support Strengthening Public Finance Management in Sri Lanka
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank, European Union (EU) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have recently signed financing agreements to help strengthen Sri Lanka’s management of …
Sri Lanka gets EUR 9.8mn grant to strengthen public finances
“Weak management of public finances contributed to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, so it is crucial to strengthen the core public finance institutions and systems to shore up the economic recovery and …
EU, AFD, and World Bank support strengthening Sri Lanka’s public finance management
The Sri Lankan government and World Bank, European Union (EU) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have recently signed financing agreements to help strengthen Sri Lanka’s management of public …
Pakistan takes 3 wickets in opening session of 4th day against Sri Lanka in 1st test
Pakistan made early inroads in a bid to win the first cricket test against Sri Lanka as the visitors claimed three wickets on the morning of the fourth day.
Import restrictions saved Sri Lanka USD 1.7 billion during forex crisis: state finance minister
The import of items like chocolates, perfumes, and shampoos were banned to tackle the countrys economic woes.Only 930 items are currently left under the restrictions, Siyambalapitiya said as he …
Import restrictions saved Sri Lanka $1.7 billion during forex crisis, says state finance minister
Siyambalapitiya said that by 2022, $1.6 billion had been saved, while $1.95 billion were spent on imports in 2019.
Sri Lanka won’t need IMF after 2027, says Shehan Semasinghe.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that after 2027, Sri Lanka will not need the support of the International Monetary – Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the …
Sri Lanka won’t need IMF after 2027, says Shehan Semasinghe.
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that after 2027, Sri Lanka will not need the support of the International Monetary – Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the …
Pakistan fights back after top-order collapse in 1st test vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan’s pace bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi shared six wickets between them while Dhananjaya de Silva posted his 10th hundred before Sri Lanka was bowled out for 312 by lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket test.