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Tag: #worldbank

Integrated management of risks key to the success of Sri Lanka’s new growth model – World Bank
BUSINESS

Integrated management of risks key to the success of Sri Lanka’s new growth model – World Bank

To sustain growth, job creation and poverty reduction, Sri Lanka needs to move to a more private investment, tradable sector-led…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/11/2017
Sri Lanka slips a notch in World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 ranking
BUSINESSWORLD

Sri Lanka slips a notch in World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 ranking

Sri Lanka slipped a notch again this year to rank 111th in the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2018″ index, which…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/11/201701/11/2017
World Bank offers advice to make Sri Lanka’s international trade more efficient
BUSINESS

World Bank offers advice to make Sri Lanka’s international trade more efficient

The World Bank says the Sri Lankan government’s aim to open up borders for trade in its vision to position…

byAdmin31/10/201731/10/2017
World Bank clarifies its position on Yala National Park
TOP STORY

World Bank clarifies its position on Yala National Park

The World Bank, in a statement, has clarified its position on the management of Yala National Park. The statement issued…

byAdmin31/10/2017
World Bank clarifies Sri Lanka media reports on Yala National Park
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World Bank clarifies Sri Lanka media reports on Yala National Park

The World Bank has released a statement clarifying media reports on World Bank’s position on the management of Yala national…

byAdmin30/10/2017

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France Erupts. 1,800 Arrested as Public Anger Turns into the Worst Riots in Years. Is Macron Losing Control?

byTeam Independent 19/10/202619/10/2026
NEWSPOLITICS

Sri Lanka’s Two-Thirds Problem. Are We Electing Governments or Creating Electoral Dictatorships?

byTeam Independent 19/10/202619/10/2026
NEWS

Sri Lanka’s Reserves Slip Again. Is the Economic Recovery as Secure as the Government Suggests?

byTeam Independent 19/10/202619/10/2026
CORRUPTION / EXPOSE

Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Drive. Who Investigates the Investigators?

byTeam Independent 19/10/202619/10/2026
EDITORIAL

What Ails France? When Governments Stop Listening, the Streets Begin Speaking.

byTeam Independent 19/10/202619/10/2026
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What Ails the Rajapaksas? A Family Horoscope Written in Court Orders, Charge Sheets and Unanswered Questions.

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