Sri Lanka’s central bank embraced deflationary measures that allowed currency appreciation and restored external stability. Critics argue, however, that these gains may be short-lived without structural reforms and tighter inflation targets.
Sri Lanka is grappling with a nutrition crisis exacerbated by economic hardships, rising food costs, and income losses. While many households focus on meeting basic calorie needs, nutritional security has become a secondary concern, leading to long-term health risks.
OWSA reproduces a blog put up by distinguished food and agricultural policy specialist, author and writer, Devinder Sharma, who in turn, brought out a...
A report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has come in for criticism for suggesting that policymakers should give greater attention to larger...
Despite their marginal impact, many of these countries could face tariff rates as high as 50 per cent, such as Lesotho, while Cameroon could face 11 per cent.
The text affirms national sovereignty in public health decisions. It states explicitly that nothing in the agreement gives WHO the authority to mandate health measures such as lockdowns, vaccination campaigns, or border closures.
Conservationists, activists, and newspaper editorials in India have long been expressing concerns about the “decline” and “neglect” of wetland ecosystems across India.
Despite their marginal impact, many of these countries could face tariff rates as high as 50 per cent, such as Lesotho, while Cameroon could face 11 per cent.
The text affirms national sovereignty in public health decisions. It states explicitly that nothing in the agreement gives WHO the authority to mandate health measures such as lockdowns, vaccination campaigns, or border closures.