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Q: As far as perceptions go, do you think Sri Lanka is capable of regaining its composure in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A: Sri Lanka as a country and Sri Lankans as its people have always been perceived as having tenacity and resilience, and being able to cope with and overcome adversity.
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Absolutely! The whole world has been dealing with COVID-19 and Sri Lanka is no exception. Since there are many unknowns about the true
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Absolutely! However, the government has to put forward a robust plan to support small businesses by means of subsidies and tax breaks
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It will take a minimum of five years to come out of the dire financial situation we are in. Sri Lanka has discontinued many imports
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My view is that Sri Lanka is resilient enough to face and manage crises effectively compared to other countries. And if a proper plan
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Yes, it will certainly regain its composure mainly due to the resilience of the Sri Lankan people and private sector organisations
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Sri Lanka has great potential to succeed in the post-pandemic world if it can put together a concerted strategy to promote entrepreneurship
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Yes, provided that at least 70 percent of the population is vaccinated soon and other preventive measures – such as the isolation of cases
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Absolutely! We are a resilient nation, which has met every single challenge that’s been thrown at us.Unlike after the war, physical
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Sri Lanka is emerging from a shutdown of economic and social activities rather than a recession. As such, it is about to see a surge
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In my opinion, Sri Lanka has done relatively well compared to its Asian neighbours – and remarkably well compared to Western countries
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The government did a very good job in controlling the pandemic when it began. Everyone commended and applauded the action
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These days, it has adopted a reactive approach while successful countries have been proactive. This will impact Sri Lanka’s recovery as the first to
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I believe that Sri Lankans have enormous latent potential and a high level of resilience. These are assets that should be leveraged and directed towards
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We have come far and achieved a lot. However, compared to what I see in Europe, we need improved social security, healthcare
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Composure and public confidence can be regained if the country’s leadership is fully accountable for the complex situation
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Yes, Sri Lanka can regain its composure if the fight against COVID-19 is driven by science and not politics. COVID-19 is unforgiving and we have learned tough lessons
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The country has witnessed many challenges from consecutive occupations by foreign powers to enduring a decades’ long civil conflict. Sri Lanka bounced back within
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Sri Lanka is one of a few countries that handled the pandemic well with a relatively low level of mortality. However, when the pandemic struck
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