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    • Composition of Sri Lanka's Gross Official Reserves 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2022-04-05)
      The reported gross official reserves as of February 2022 stood at USD 2,311 MN, out of which 98% (USD 2,242 MN) consisted of short-term swaps maturing within 12 months. Whilst the quantity of reserves is important it is ...

    • The Cost of a Kevili Table in 2023 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-04-14)
      During Avurudu 2023, the cost of preparing a Kevili table rose by 2.4 times since 2019. The ingredients used were taken from popular YouTube Channel Appe Amma.

    • The Cost of a Kevili Table in 2024 

      Econ Team (Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-04-06)
      During Avurudu 2024, the cost of preparing a Kevili table was 2% less than in 2023. The ingredients used were taken from the popular YouTube Channel Appe Amma.

    • The Cost of Inflation: Sustaining 2015 Consumption in 2023 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-03-14)
      Sri Lanka's is set to experience a 160% increase in nominal GDP from the 2015 levels of LKR 11.6 trillion as projected nominal GDP for 2023 estimated at LKR 30.3 trillion. However, while the real GDP in 2023 remains ...

    • Costs of Doing a Job For Urban Women In Sri Lanka - Infographics 2022 

      Econ Team (2022)
      This IKR entry contains infographics done to disseminate the findings of the report "Costs of Doing a Job for Urban Women in Sri Lanka". The study found that the cost of doing a job is 1.6 times the compensation they ...

    • Defence Sector Claims Nearly Half of State Salaries 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-06-02)
      According to the 2023 Budget Estimates, 15% of total recurrent expenditure of the government will be spent on salaries for government employees for the year 2023. As of 2023, the defence sector is estimated to claim nearly ...

    • Defense and public security: Key NPP manifesto promises 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verité Research, 2025-02-14)
      The NPP's 2024 Presidential Election manifesto proposes several new promises to improve defense sector; - A programme to provide housing to police officers who do not own a house - Raising the salaries and allowances ...

    • Earnings from Tourism: Are we getting it right? 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (2022-03)
      Sri Lanka is expecting the earnings from tourism to play a significant role in driving the recovery of Sri Lanka’s foreign currency. However, there are important concerns accuracy of the estimated earnings from tourism. ...

    • Economic Transformation Act (ETA) sets a primary balance target of 2.3% of GDP: Sri Lanka has achieved this target only once in last 74 years 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-08-27)
      The Economic Transformation Act (ETA), enacted recently, sets out five targets related to the fiscal management of the government to be achieved in the coming years. , These targets, mentioned below, are aimed at ensuring ...

    • Education: Key NPP manifesto promises 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verité Research, 2025-02-11)
      There were several new promises made by the president in his manifesto to solve the existing issues (such as high dropout rates, inequality and affordability) in the education sector and for its development. Many of ...

    • The EPF is the Single Largest Holder of Government Treasury Bonds 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-07-16)
      On June 28, 2023, the Sri Lankan government unveiled its Domestic Debt Restructuring plan. A key component of this plan is the restructuring of bond holdings associated with superannuation funds, which are funds set up for ...

    • Exceptionalism of Domestic Debt Restructuring in Sri Lanka 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-08-08)
      Sri Lanka's approach to Domestic Debt Restructuring (DDR) stands out in its specificity and methodology. Notably, the strategy is centred on restructuring superannuation funds and Central Bank Holdings. According to an IMF ...

    • Expected GDP Outcomes - Budget 2023 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2022-11-15)
      Sri Lanka Budget 2023 expects a 27% year over year increase in nominal GDP, with an increase of LKR 6,519 Bn. from the revised 2022 estimates.

    • Expected GDP Outcomes: Budget 2024 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-13)
      The 2024 budget forecasts a greater contraction in 2023 and higher growth in 2024 compared to IMF projections.

    • Expenditure on the Education Sector : Regional Comparison 

      Econ Team (2022-01-24)
      The UN has dedicated the 24th of January as the International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Sri Lankas’ Education Expenditure has been lagging behind regional peers. ...

    • Expenditure Proposals from the 2023 Budget 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2022-11-15)
      The infographics contain some of the key expenditure proposals presented in the 2023 Budget.

    • Expenditure Proposals: Budget 2024 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-13)
      The highest expenditure proposal from the 2024 Budget amounted to LKR 11,250 million for a decentralized budget programme. The list of infographics displays the highest expenditure proposals from the 2024 Budget.

    • Farmers' Pulse Survey July 2021 - Infographics 

      Econ, Team (Verité Research, 2021-08-25)
      These infographics are based on the 7 key findings of the Farmers’ Pulse survey July, 2021. In April 2021 President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced a ban on the importation of chemical fertiliser in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, ...

    • Financing of the Budget Deficit, 2010 to 2022 

      Public Finance Infographics;
      Econ Team       (2021-11-23)
      The following infographic depicts the financing of the budget deficit from 2010 to 2022 estimates as presented in the 2022 budget.

    • Fiscal Targets: Budget 2024 

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      Econ Team       (Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-13)
      Projections in Budget 2024 expect revenue to be 13.1% of GDP in 2024.