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Sri Lankan economic policy and resource management

Overview

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has initiated several economic policy measures aimed at stabilizing the Sri Lankan economy and driving growth.

In mid-August, the President focused on food security and consumer protection by calling for a strengthened co-operative movement and more robust price regulation mechanisms. To support this, the government reviewed plans for provincial wholesale distribution centres and rural rice processing initiatives to counterbalance private market forces.

By late August, the administration’s focus expanded to the mineral sector. The President advocated for the implementation of the National Mineral Policy 2026 to attract local and foreign investment in resources such as graphite, ilmenite, zircon, and gemstones. This strategy emphasizes value addition and domestic manufacturing over the mere export of raw materials, while calling for reduced bureaucratic hurdles and improved transparency in mining licenses.

Entities

Anura Kumara Dissanayake · Sri Lanka · Lanka Sathosa · Sri Lanka Mineral Sands Association · Board of Investment of Sri Lanka

Timeline

12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Sri Lanka President pushes for investment in mineral sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is pushing for rapid investment in Sri Lanka’s mineral sector under the National Mineral Policy 2026 to boost exports and economic recovery.
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Sri Lanka President calls for stronger co-operative network and price regulation
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is calling for a revitalized co-operative movement and stronger price regulation to stabilize the economy and protect consumers from market volatility.

Sources

lankanewspapers.com · lankanewsweb.net · newswire.lk · onlanka.com · srilankachronicle.com