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World Bank to provide $ 120 m for emergency post-Ditwah spending

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December 16, 2025

Financing comes from repurposing existing projects funded by World Bank

THE World Bank Group yesterday said that it was making up to $ 120 million in emergency support available by repurposing funds from ongoing projects by request of the Sri Lankan Government to deal with the aftermath of Ditwah.

It said that this will support recovery and help restore essential services and infrastructure, including healthcare, water, education, agriculture, and connectivity, in the areas hit hardest by the cyclone.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, will continue to strengthen the private sector by providing advisory support and strategic investments in key sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing and logistics, including support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to create jobs and drive economic recovery.

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Sri Lankan players in ILT20 required to return home

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Govt. says Rs. 500 b post-Ditwah spending plan within 2026 borrowing limits

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Govt. confident of securing $ 200 m RFI from IMF

THE Government yesterday expressed confidence in securing $ 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), as it moves to manage urgent foreign exchange needs following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, whilst keeping its broader debt restructuring program on track.

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Sri Lanka Ambassador launches Ceylon Biscuits Company products in Saudi Arabia

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