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Rebound or relapse: Debt restructuring in a time of crisis
A crossborder discussion on economic precarity and the impacts of ongoing debt restructuring processes and negotiations with the IMF in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The Editors | Jan 25, 2023
The human dimension to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
On rising poverty, income inequality, and potential solutions.
The Editors | Oct 14, 2022
IMF, World Bank and COVID-19
How have global financial institutions responded to the economic crisis triggered by the viral outbreak?
The Editors | Apr 30, 2020
Infrastructure redefined
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will aid the global economy.
CP Chandrasekhar | May 18, 2016
Southasian front
A common regional platform is necessary, but India might not be the ideal leader.
Rishikesh R Bhandary | Oct 01, 2009
A ‘patriotic’ loan
After years of refusing to become tied to the strings attached to IMF monies, Sri Lanka has agreed to a massive new loan. But will it be enough to lift the economy from its current …
B Skanthakumar | Oct 01, 2009
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