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Sri Lanka Cabinet mandates productivity metrics for state-owned enterprises

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1
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The Cabinet approved a structural shift requiring state-owned enterprises to meet productivity metrics. This overhaul is part of a strategy to stabilize Sri Lanka's finances and meet International Monetary Fund requirements. The government has also shifted over Rs. 100 billion in debt from business enterprises to the state balance sheet.

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The reforms aim to transition heavily indebted public utilities into commercial entities with greater autonomy. This shift could allow reformed state-owned enterprises to eventually list on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

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Who's involved

  • cabinetApproved the structural requirements and productivity metrics for state-owned enterprises.
  • governmentIs executing a major structural shift in state liabilities and SOE operations.
  • Sri LankaIs undergoing the structural overhaul of its national economy.
  • Anil JayanthaIs a Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning who clarified the scope of the SOE reforms.

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