Stability and anti-corruption at forefront of Sri Lanka’s recovery agenda

The Daily FT – ICCSL webinar titled “A Smarter Sri Lanka: Public Priorities for the 9th Presidency”, held on Saturday, highlighted the critical importance of stability, continuity, and the elimination of corruption, alongside a steadfast commitment to the reform agenda, as key factors for achieving Sri Lanka’s full economic recovery. 

The panel of experts concluded that achieving these goals is essential for creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth, improving investor confidence, and ensuring that the benefits of recovery are equitably shared across all segments of society. This combination of factors is seen as key not only to overcoming current economic challenges but also to building a resilient economy capable of withstanding future shocks.

The keynote was delivered by former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena, alongside The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Ernst & Young Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Duminda Hulangamuwa. 

The panel included a diverse group of leaders, such as Infomate CEO and SLASSCOM Past Chairman Jehan Perinpanayagam, apparel industry expert Yohan Lawrence, Sri Lanka United Business Alliance President Tania S. Abeysundara, National Peace Council of Sri Lanka Executive Director Dr. Jehan Perera, former Deputy Ambassador of Japan Katsuki Kotaro, Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives Lalita Kapur, University of Colombo Senior Professor Vajira H.W. Dissanayake, Indian CEO Forum President T.S. Prakash, BookMyShow Founder and CEO Ashish Hemrajani, and Women in Management Founder and Chairperson Dr. Sulochana Segera. 

Their collective insights underscored the urgent need for cohesive and consistent governance, rigorous anti-corruption measures, and unwavering dedication to reforms to ensure long-term economic stability and growth in Sri Lanka.