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    Civil Society Groups, Activists, Ask World Bank to Junk Gujarat Waste to Energy Projects

    ACEL’s operational WTE incineration plant in Jamnagar has already demonstrated significant negative impacts on the 25,000 people living in its vicinity and suffering from...
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    The Troubling Truth of Mpox

    It is interesting to note that the World Health Organization had organized an effort in combating the 2022-2023 Mpox outbreak for a different clade,...
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    Corruption

    Sri Lanka’s State-Owned Enterprises a Drain on Economy: Think Tank

    The IMF’s Governance Diagnostic Assessment identifies state-owned enterprises as high-risk for corruption, with weak management, inadequate oversight, manipulated procurement processes, political interference, and a...
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    Finance and Economy

    USAID Announces $24.5 Million Grant to Boost Sri Lanka’s Market Growth and Governance

    The funds will be allocated through a Development Objective Grant Agreement between USAID and the Sri Lankan government. This investment aims to support local...
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    UN Completes Investigation on UNRWA Staff; Sacks Nine

    The United Nations said on Monday that nine staff working for its Palestine refugee agency UNRWA will be sacked because they may have been...
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    The Demise of Democracy and Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh: International Financial Institutions’ Culpability

    Unfortunately, the IMF, the Bank and ADB turned a blind eye and continued to support the regime with a doubtful legitimacy. This has enabled...
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    Global Governance

    Sri Lanka: Parliament Speaker Visits China: Discusses Deepening Sri Lanka-China Cooperation

    Recent diplomatic discussions between the two countries saw a temporary halt in Chinese research vessels visiting Sri Lanka for research purposes, following objections from...
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    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Set to Announce Successful Completion of Debt Restructuring Programme

    With the global economic landscape evolving rapidly, the island nation's ability to manage its debt and implement effective economic policies will be closely watched...
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    Super El Niño Threatens Pakistan: Climate, Economic, and Human Security Risks Escalate

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