What comprises the Sri Lankan economy?
Although Sri Lanka’s economy has been relatively stable in the recent past, its future depends primarily on political stability, maintaining peace and continued policy reforms. Sri Lanka needs economic growth rates of 7-8% and investment levels of about 30% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) for a sustainable reduction in unemployment and poverty. In the past ten years, investment levels have averaged around 25% of GDP. The island depends on a continued strong global economy for investment and expansion of its export base. The government must have an ambitious infrastructure development programme to boost growth.
