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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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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY The post-COVID national rebuilding phase – Malinda Thotiwilage Q: As far as perceptions…
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Absolutely – Sri Lanka’s universal healthcare system has proven itself. The nation has done remarkably well to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and these safety protocols must continue to protect human life.
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It was slowly regaining composure but with the new war against the coronavirus pandemic, this may have taken a backseat
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Personally, I think that the economic potential of the country is exponential but every country has its challenges
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People who love Sri Lanka will always return. It has regained its composure but regressed in many aspects – and the COVID-19 outbreak hasn’t helped
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On the surface, for the most part, yes. Outside the metropolis of Colombo, life would go on as usual. In the south, surf season had begun in December 2019 and the number of tourists was on the rise
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Sri Lanka is progressing albeit slowly. The Easter Sunday incident directly impacted all sectors
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Yes, in some ways. But this is a moment for caution and reflection. We must remember that these acts of terrorism were perpetuated
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Following the end of a nearly three decade long civil war, everyone’s hope was to witness progress in Sri Lanka; but unfortunately
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I think so. The world recognises that the 21 April attacks could have happened anywhere, not only in Sri Lanka, and the country will pick up.
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A majority of Sri Lankans have risen to the challenge in the wake of 4/21. They’ve displayed a resilience and unity born of years past
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It’s a very different answer to the one I would have given a few months ago. After the Easter Sunday attacks, Sri Lanka seems vulnerable and the
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On the one hand, it is a country that despite all its difficulties maintains a growth rate of four to five percent, notable infrastructure improvements
