ELECTION YEAR ECONOMY Shiran Fernando hopes that economic and fiscal policies will not be derailed by impending elections Sri Lanka secured a staff level agreement (SLA) following the second review of its IMF programme at the end of March. This…
ESG DYNAMICS: SHAPING BUSINESS LANDSCAPES Adapting to the demands of environmental and social consciousness In today’s business landscape, it is not just about numbers related to revenue growth or profit and loss. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming…
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SURVIVAL STRATEGY Compiled by Yamini Sequeira DIVERSIFICATION IMPETUS Lahiru Jayasinghe asserts that diversification is a panacea for survival “Innovation is crucial, particularly in today’s competitive business environment. Diversified groups have innovated products and processes to surmount difficulties amid Sri Lanka’s…
REALITY CHECK The latest pronouncements by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) puts Sri Lanka’s economic plight in perspective – even though we are witnessing tepid growth amid continued hardships! “Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to witness moderate…
THE NEED FOR INCLUSIVITY Dr. Jehan Perera delineates the hardware and software of reconciliation President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presidency has been marked by challenges ranging from economic crises to ethnic issues. While his decisive actions have been praised, there remains a…
GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH AI Merilee Kern shares extracts from a Q&A on how tech is levelling the workplace playing field It is essential to approach artificial intelligence with a critical eye, and recognise its potential to both challenge and reinforce…
SRI LANKA’S IMF TIGHTROPE Tamara Rebeira reviews progress amid political and governance challenges Following a brief wait, Sri Lanka reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF on economic policies, concluding the second review of the four-year bailout programme in March.…
Sithumina Jayasundara UNDERWRITING THE FUTURE The strategic role of insurance in mitigating risks and facilitating progress Primary aim of insurance To offer individuals and businesses financial protection against various risks, such as property damage, liability and loss of income. More…
ELECTIONS ARE FOR THE PEOPLE Democracy forced Senegal’s President Macky Sall to hold the election he wanted to postpone – Rajika Jayatilake reports Leaders of governments across the world remember those who voted them into power only when they face…
