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AGRICULTURE
Cultivating Jobs and Resilience in Sri Lanka's Agriculture Sector
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/03/world-bank-group-and-sri-lanka-partner-to-boost-agricultural-productivity-rural-jobs-and-climate-resilience

Supporting Sri Lanka to boost agricultural productivity, rural jobs and climate resilience

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LKA

BY THE NUMBERS: SRI LANKA

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OVERVIEW:
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THE LATEST FROM SRI LANKA

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Explore the World Bank Group’s latest projects and results in Sri Lanka. See how efforts across key sectors are driving progress, promoting resilience, and supporting inclusive, sustainable development across the country

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REPORT
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Sri Lanka Country Climate and Development Report
Sri Lanka Country Climate and Development Report
The Sri Lanka Country Climate and Development Report provides a comprehensive analysis of how climate change will impact Sri Lanka's ability to meet its development goals and advance growth
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Sri Lanka Economic Update: Better Spending for All
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Sri Lanka Public Finance Review
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Country Private Sector Diagnostic: Creating Markets in Sri Lanka
https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2022/cpsd-sri-lanka
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Pioneering Digital Payments in Sri Lanka’s Distribution Chains
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Expanding Career Opportunities for Women in Sri Lanka
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Cracking the Code of Financial Inclusion in Sri Lanka
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