FOOD SECTOR
In December, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that around 30 percent of Sri Lanka’s population – that’s over 6.5 million people – were
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Urban agriculture – the cultivation, processing and distribution of food in or near metropolitan areas – has the potential to improve global food
THE TRADE DEFICIT
The trade deficit narrowed last year, falling to its lowest level since 2010; this was driven by higher exports and lower
WORLD TRADE OUTLOOK
Global trade continues to face multiple challenges as inflation and high interest rates, debt distress and geopolitical frictions
INVESTMENT CLIMATE
The story of attracting foreign investors to Sri Lanka is not a happy one and the blame lies with successive governments rather than any foreigners.
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
The global food system is supported by three crops – rice, wheat and maize – that provide 50 percent of all the calories consumed. According to the
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Sri Lanka has endured poor economic growth for more than a few years – and 2022 is expected to record the worst GDP contraction in its history
GLOBAL ECONOMY
Speaking at the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, IMF Managing Director IMF Kristalina Georgieva asserted that the global economy
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Many of the world’s most significant agricultural commodities are produced by smallholder farmers. On 24 percent of the planet’s gross agricultural land
SUSTAINABLE TRADE
Sustainability is a market differentiator that’s useful in international trade – and it is synonymous with competitiveness. Producers use either or both social
INFLATION OUTLOOK
Amid the many economic stresses the economy faced last year, high inflation in Sri Lanka has had a telling impact on the public. In a
BANKING SECTOR
A green wave is now sweeping the financial services industry. Recently, banks and other asset management entities have
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
The agriculture sector is seeing a tremendous transformation. There are diverse opportunities and difficulties arising due to shifting global markets
SUSTAINABLE BANKING
Sustainable banking is a key trend in sustainable finance. It’s needed to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is increasingly important
ECONOMIC REFORMS
The buzzwords being heard in and around Colombo right now are ‘reforms’ and ‘resetting the economy.’ These words
CLIMATE CHANGE
Another year, another international climate forum and high expectations that progress will be made on the critical issues of
FOOD SECURITY
Conflicts, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic and social impacts have caused acute hunger in the world. Inequalities and a lack of social safety nets
ENERGY SECTOR
Even before the ongoing oil crisis hit Sri Lanka, there were calls to promote clean fuel sources and an energy efficient transport system. And concern about the impact
THE TAX REGIME
Sri Lanka’s taxes are rising, partly to catch up on the loss of revenue due to the tax cuts
CHINA OUTLOOK
At the recent 20th National Congress of China’s Communist Party (CCP), the People’s
