Hidden truth of Sri Lanka’s debt story: The untold narrative | Daily FT
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“Sri Lanka’s total public debt as at end-2023 is estimated to be between Rs. 27–30 trillion.”
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“The debt-to-GDP ratio is observed to be in the range of 110%–128%.”
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“The burden of debt servicing relative to Government revenue remains at a high level of approximately 60%–70%.”
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“The revenue-to-GDP ratio stands at only around 8%–10%, which is considered a structural fiscal weakness.”
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“Approximately 40%–45% of total debt is external, making the country highly sensitive to exchange rate fluctuations.”
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“Imports account for around 25%–35% of GDP, while exports remain at about 20%–22%, resulting in a trade deficit.”
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“A significant portion of the funds obtained under the IMF program has been directed toward debt servicing, interest payments, and debt restructuring requirements.”
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“Nearly 70% of total Government expenditure is directed toward recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure accounts for around 20%–30%.”
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“Debt restructuring under the IMF program is described as a short-term relief measure, with no comprehensive long-term solution achieved.”
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“New borrowing is largely used for debt rollovers and short-term economic stabilisation, limiting productive investment.”
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“Reliance on export earnings and foreign employment income, combined with an import-dependent economic structure, exposes the country to external economic risks.”
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“Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East represents an additional source of pressure for an import-dependent economy such as Sri Lanka.”
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