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Sri Lanka-China Economic Brief: Issue IV
Sri Lanka’s debt negotiations conclude as a new government under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes office. His early months have seen several state visits, including to China. What lies ahead for Colombo-Beijing relations? More on these latest developments in the fourth issue of the Sri Lanka – China Economic Brief
Budget Proposals 2025
In keeping with Arutha’s aim of sharing nonpartisan, accurate information and research insights, we have complied a series of proposals for consideration in the national budget for 2025. We believe that these measures would enable Sri Lanka to address urgent issues including revenue generation, inequality as well as the provision of essential goods and services to…
Understanding Wealth Taxation in Sri Lanka: An Introduction
As wealth inequality increases globally, sentiments in favour of taxing the wealthiest in society continue to gain momentum. Although Sri Lanka experimented with taxes on wealth shortly after its independence, many of these measures have since been abolished. There are only a few minor taxes on assets at present, and these contribute little to government…
Sri Lanka-China Economic Brief: Issue III
China Export-Import Bank has become the first of Sri Lanka’s bilateral lenders to finalise foreign debt negotiations. Meanwhile diplomatic relations continue to evolve with the election of Sri Lanka’s new government. Find out more on these latest developments in the third issue of the Sri Lanka – China Economic Brief.
Career & Care: Supporting Women who Power our Economy
“Career & Care: Supporting Women Who Power Our Economies” is the first issue of the series, Arutha in Focus. This compilation features three articles written by Yenuli Ranaweera and Rojie Ekanayake, originally published in The Morning newspaper, that focus on women in Sri Lanka’s workforce. The articles discuss care work, labor force participation, and the…
5 Priorities For Sri Lanka’s Next Government – 2024
Sri Lanka is fast approaching a Presidential Election against a backdrop of substantial economic challenges, including high living costs, complex debt negotiations, and a range of reforms. Presidential candidates and political parties have put forth several economic policies and campaign pledges aimed at addressing these urgent issues. Regardless of the eventual electoral outcome, it is…