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“when we learn it very hard way in 2022 went through a very deep financial and economic crisis and debt crisis. The reason for us having came into this position is basically ignorance of importance of macro and financial stability.”
“when we learn it very hard way in 2022 went through a very deep financial and economic crisis and debt crisis. The reason for us having came into this position is basically ignorance of importance of macro and financial stability.”
“The ability to communicate truthfully and explaining the short-term pain versus long-term benefits and this communication is the key for us to be able to implement all difficult reforms and go with the people and without that we can see lot of unrest in in our region. So this is important lesson that we learn is that all the difficult reforms do not properly communicate and build credibility into difficult painful reforms people won't accept.”
“The ability to communicate truthfully and explaining the short-term pain versus long-term benefits and this communication is the key for us to be able to implement all difficult reforms and go with the people and without that we can see lot of unrest in in our region. So this is important lesson that we learn is that all the difficult reforms do not properly communicate and build credibility into difficult painful reforms people won't accept.”
“The first day in my office in 2022 at the depth of crisis first thing I did was to increase pol rate by 700 basis points from 7.5% to 14.5%.”
“Sri Lanka now has a government that people trust. Because they trust the government, they're willing to accept pain to get the country on a better track.”
“Sri Lanka has brought back a QR code system. No QR code means no fuel.”
“Sri Lanka has brought back a QR code system. No QR code means no fuel.”
“Every Wednesday is now a holiday in Sri Lanka if you're a public worker. Schools, unis, museums, you name it. Every Wednesday they'll now be closed until further notice.”