Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - April 2001

In this issue

Business Today takes pleasure in presenting the ten outstanding performers of Corporate Sri Lanka.
Veteran economic analyst, the author of several books on Economics, educationist, and Colombo District Mahajana Eksath Peramuna Member of Parliament Bandula Gunawardena, spells out his answers to the macro-economic issues of the budget and other parallel criteria undermining the rationale of the nation's economic policy.
Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque, Senior Resident Representative, International Monetary Fund, gives his opinion on the Sri Lankan rupee free-float and discusses the major trends likely to influence the IMF's future and institutional changes.
John Cooney, Resident Representative Asian Development Bank (ADB) outlines ASB's role in Asia – which is in the midst of a great transformation in virtually every dimension of life.
T B Ekanayake, Deputy Minister of Cultural Affairs, discharges duties that he describes as joyous immersed in activities that seek to preserve the heritage, and thrive on it, speaks with unbridled enthusiasm about the many plans for the future: a new marine archaeological center in Galle, discoveries of ancient ruins within the Parakrama Samudra, pre-historic vaults and even possibilities of cable cars for Sigiriya climbers – a veritable treasure trove of ideas that he is determined to see a translated into action.
After a stint in the Information Technology (IT) and Office Automation (OA) industries, Anil Wijesinghe is back in the Automotive Industry as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive of United Motors; the youngest-ever Managing Director in the history of the company.