IMF in Sri Lanka: Supporting Governance Reforms | Murtaza Jafferjee | Peter Breuer | Joel Turkewitz

In this episode of Advocata Studio, Advocata Chair, Murtaza Jafferjee is joined by representatives from the International Monetary Fund, Peter Breuer (Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, International Monetary Fund) & Joel Turkewitz (Deputy Division Chief in the Legal Department, International Monetary Fund)
The Sri Lanka Technical Assistance Report - Governance Diagnostic Assessment can be accessed here.
www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Pub...
Chapters:
00:00 Governance and transparency in Sri Lanka's economic program.
05:24 Sri Lanka's governance diagnostic and reform efforts.
12:55 Governance diagnostic and its impact on Sri Lanka's economy.
20:21 Corruption and economic development in Sri Lanka. 20:21
24:27 Sri Lankan government's tax and procurement systems.
28:49 Tax exemptions and public financial management in Sri Lanka.
31:55 Public procurement and anti-corruption measures in Sri Lanka.
39:16 Governance reforms in Sri Lanka.
45:27 Economic reform and IMF assistance in Sri Lanka.
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[@Daham19]

"We've been conditioned to think that only politicians can solve our problems. But at some point, maybe we will wake up and recognize that it was politicians who created our problems."

[@bimsarabasnayake]

Informative discussion. The level of corruption from top to bottom is overwhelming, and finally, SL has to face diagnostic checks from an international body.

[@sarathsithija1654]

A revealing exercise matching the great helmsman's punditry and performance. .

[@user-df3hy8hr9l]

IMF corruption report said SL roads cost 3x the global average. But even now we see at a debt crisis, politicians using WB and ADB funds for roads to be more developed. (Latest headlines last 2 weeks). Why is IMF allowing more funds for this kind of corruption prone areas more and more?

[@yzavahir]

Very hard time for middle class. Ranil is doing good job. Without house, serious disease like Cancer, Heart, kidney eliment failure people must reconsider from tax relief s.

[@michaelnirmalan]

Not only an independent public prosecutor but one whose function is devolved to district level so that each district has its public prosecutor

[@harshagunasena6971]

Great

[@Silva768-z3t]

President Ranil doing a great job for Sri Lanka ❤

[@anandasilva7993]

Like nandalal who ex Imf worker.

[@advocatainstitute]

The Sri Lanka Technical Assistance Report - Governance Diagnostic Assessment can be accessed here. www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/CR/2023/English/1LKAEA2023002.ashx

[@michaelnirmalan]

Will be helpful if the URL at which the report referred to is posted here

[@advocatainstitute]

The Sri Lanka Technical Assistance Report - Governance Diagnostic Assessment can be accessed here. www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/CR/2023/English/1LKAEA2023002.ashx

[@michaelnirmalan]

Many thanks. Much appreciated. @@advocatainstitute

[@Silva768-z3t]

Sri lanka inflation was in 2022.102 %..........now inflation 4%..❤

[@HussainFahmy]

*_Asset recovery of stolen funds will ease SL's financial debt crisis._*

[@yzavahir]

International Institute not supported to eradicated terrorism for best democratic leaders. No corruption free environment & supportive in world countries. Fund & loan must bring in order. Out of IMF funds.

[@sivanadianjeeva8098]

Arrogant. : What Strengthened the Foolish The Pen of the Most High exhorteth, at this moment, the manifestations of authority and the sources of power, namely the kings, the sovereigns, the presidents, the rulers, the divines and the wise, and enjoineth them to uphold the cause of religion, and to cleave unto it. Religion is verily the chief instrument for the establishment of order in the world and of tranquility amongst its peoples. The weakening of the pillars of religion hath strengthened the foolish and emboldened them and made them more arrogant. Verily I say: The greater the decline of religion, the more grievous the waywardness of the ungodly. This cannot but lead in the end to chaos and confusion. Hear Me, O men of insight, and be warned, ye who are endued with discernment! Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 63

[@anandasilva7993]

why you are giving special tax releaf for those who are working IMF in sri lanka.they also should pay tax to sri lanka government in $$ not rupees.