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Better Targeting of Transfers: Samurdhi Programme

By Roshini Jayaweera, Research Officer – IPS   1. Introduction Arguably, one of the key constraints to the medium term stability of the Sri Lankan economy is the fiscal deficit. Whilst measures are being taken to address tax revenue aspects of the fiscal situation through the Presidential Commission on Taxation, there needs to be a [...]

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