The government’s Budget 2026 proposal to subsidise part of plantation worker wages raises questions on fairness, employer responsibility and accountability.
Arutha’s latest brief analyses the impact and practicality of this proposal.
An online discussion on the current status and developments of social safety networks in Sri Lanka was held on 28 October 2022.
China continues to play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape as its largest bilateral creditor and a leading trade partner, amid shifting trade dynamics and completed debt restructuring. Following the default, Chinese engagement has shifted from debt-financed projects to equity-based FDI and private sector partnerships. Explore this evolving dynamic in the Sri Lanka…
To provide clarity on Sri Lanka’s economic trajectory in an accessible manner, Arutha conducted its first civic education program open to members of the general public on 29 August 2024. The event was held at the Lakmahal community library, and was an interactive session centred on the recent economic crisis, exploring its causes and implications…
Yolani Fernando and Umesh Moramudali from Arutha recently contributed to the report, The Political Economy of Debt, funded by The Asia Foundation. This publication focuses on the political economy of South Asian nations and its effects on public debt dynamics. The chapter on Sri Lanka delves into the structural issues that led to the country’s…
With US-China tensions on the rise, Sri Lanka navigates its relationships with the global powerhouses. What does the future hold for Sri Lanka–China ties amid these shifting geopolitical dynamics? Explore the latest insights in the fifth edition of the Sri Lanka–China Economic Brief
Signals a mismatch between announced policy and revenue projections.
