CB launches awareness programme
The Central Bank has observed an aggressive and well funded
misinformation campaign that is being carried out by various groups with
dubious agendas, both locally and internationally to tarnish the
political image and true economic successes of Sri Lanka.
The Central Bank also notes with concern, that if such campaign
continues without a counter campaign to correct the misconceptions it
may have the potential to create a highly detrimental image for Sri
Lanka, and erode the growing confidence of international investors in
Sri Lanka.
Since such an outcome would adversely affect the country’s economy
and its economic and financial system stability, the Central Bank has
embarked upon a robust local and international Awareness Programme to
refute such misinformation, and to provide the factual position of the
economy and the political environment to all relevant stakeholders.
Towards that objective, the Central Bank has also secured the
services of a competent international professional firm to assist in the
effort to convey the true and factual position regarding Sri Lanka and
its economy, particularly in the USA.
Such an endeavour will be particularly significant, since the USA is
a major market for Sri Lankan exports, while US investors have made a
substantial foreign direct investment and are the leading holders of Sri
Lankan bonds. |