Delay in energy sector reforms: WB warns SL, calls for pruning of public service

The World Bank has warned parliament over Sri Lanka's continuing failure to implement urgently required energy sector reforms.

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A section of lawmakers engaged in discussion with WB representatives (pictures courtesy Parliament)

The WB has pointed out that for want of energy sector reforms, the country experienced significantly higher energy costs than other countries in the region.

The World Bank delegation has also underscored the need for pruning the public sector and improving overall productivity, pointing out that Sri Lanka maintains one of the largest public sector workforces with relatively low wage levels compared to peer countries.

The WB has made its position in respect of national economy at a recent joint meeting with the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and Committee on Ways and Means (COWM), parliament sources said.