‘SL harnessing post-conflict DIVIDENDS’

The weakened economic position in advanced economies has posed daunting challenges to the entire international community. Intensification of the sovereign debt crisis in the euro area, continued sluggish growth in advanced economies, and weakened domestic demand in emerging market economies is clearly seen.

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The Human Dimension

Why we need to be thankful for what we have...

There is a saying that goes something like this - I asked for a pair of shoes until I met a man without a foot. Some of us are like that and are not really thankful for the most important things in life that we take for granted. Yet, we do realize that those are the things that matter most and we really need to be thankful for all that we have.

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Challenges facing sustainable urban development

As a country emerging from the shadows of terrorism into a bright, prosperous future, Sri Lanka has many challenges to face and many opportunities to exploit", stated Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa recently.

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