නිදහස් හා විවෘත ප්රවේශය
රාජ්ය මූල්ය දත්ත හා විශ්ලේෂණයන් සඳහා
Verité Research's recent evaluation of Sri Lanka's governance improvements highlights a concerning trend that may hinder the country's economic recovery. The report indicates that Sri Lanka has fallen short on meeting a significant portion of its commitments under the IMF program, particularly in areas crucial for addressing the root causes of its economic crisis. Failure to fulfill commitments related to financial management, transparency, and anti-corruption measures underscores persistent challenges in governance that have plagued the nation. These issues were identified as fundamental barriers to economic stability, yet Sri Lanka's inability to address them effectively raises doubts about the efficacy of the IMF program in tackling the country's underlying structural deficiencies.
Despite the optimism surrounding the IMF-led Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) and its alignment with civil society assessments, the lack of substantial progress on governance-related actions is concerning. While the IMF's focus on standard fiscal measures is understandable given past programs, the current program's emphasis on transparency and anti-corruption measures represents a unique opportunity for Sri Lanka to break free from cycles of economic instability. However, the failure to prioritize and implement these crucial reforms risks squandering this opportunity and perpetuating a cycle of reliance on IMF programs. Without meaningful strides in governance reforms, Sri Lanka may find itself trapped in a recurring pattern of economic crises, undermining the prospects for sustainable recovery and development.
