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 imperative that the country focuses on critical areas of its economy to facilitate a fair and equitable recovery from the recent crises.
This policy brief outlines five areas that an incoming administration should prioritise during this crucial period and proposes actionable policies that must be taken to address the issues.
These priority areas are interconnected reflecting the need for a holistic strategy for economic growth and development. This strategy should be used by any incoming government committed to taking Sri Lanka equitably and sustainably into the future.
- Malnutrition
- Women’s Labour Force Participation
- Public Transport
- Technical and vocational Education System
- Tourism Industry
Arutha is a Colombo-based policy think tank focused on economic research and communication with a special interest in public debt and taxation. Its economic civic education initiative, Default LK, was established during Sri Lanka’s first ever sovereign default in 2022.
Read the full report:https://arutharesearch.org/2024/09/13/5-priorities-for-sri-lankas-next-government-2024/