The World Bank funds are designated for a deposit insurance scheme designed to protect small savers possessing less than 1.1 million rupees ($3,400), comprising 90% of deposits. This move comes as an effort to bolster confidence among savers and stabilize the nation’s financial system.
Despite an anticipated economic contraction in 2023, there are signs of recovery in Sri Lanka’s economy. The inflation rate has fallen below two percent after peaking at nearly 70% during the height of the crisis over a year ago.
Earlier this year, Sri Lanka secured a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a period of 48 months. However, the disbursement of a $330 million installment has been delayed since September due to unresolved issues related to foreign debt restructuring. This delay underscores the ongoing challenges Sri Lanka faces in managing its foreign debt obligations and working towards economic recovery.
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Source: Economy - investing.com
