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Author: Chandrasena Maliyadde

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75 Years of Independence, Colombo, Economy, Politics and Governance

Independence Celebrated by Dependents

While the country was on a celebrative mood, I turned the pages of a dictionary that defines independence as the “Freedom to make laws or decisions without being governed or controlled by another country, organization, etc. Wikipedia, as if reading Sri Lankans’ minds,…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 02/10/202302/18/2023
Colombo, Corruption, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

In a Bankrupt Sri Lanka, Corruption is the Root of All Evil

When I joined the public service 50 years ago, we spoke of governance. When I left the service, the talk was of good governance. That was what Sri Lanka achieved during the…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 12/09/202212/10/2022
#GoHomeGota, #GotaGoHome, Colombo, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

GotaGoGama, Galle Face and the Youth

“Country is facing one of the most difficult and challenging economic, political and socially decisive times in its history…Government has erred by banning use of chemical fertilizer and not going for a…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 05/14/2022
Colombo, Development, Economy, Farming & Agriculture, Politics and Governance

How Sri Lanka Became a Nation of Beggars

Every economy in the world, developed or developing, is a topic for discussion today. Some economies are being discussed for their sound management, good governance, high growth and overcoming crises while other…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 01/05/202203/22/2022
Colombo, Economy, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

The 2022 Budget As I See It

The second budget of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government was presented on November 12 by his younger brother Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. Cheer leaders and image builders claim the budget is extra ordinarily…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 12/17/202112/17/2021
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Budget 2022: What’s in Store?

The Minister of Finance and Treasury officials have been busy putting the final touches to the 2022 budget. Numerous organizations, associations, chambers, critics and cheer leaders are even busier organizing pre-budget and…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 11/11/202111/11/2021
Colombo, Economy, Farming & Agriculture, Politics and Governance, Poverty

A Tragedy of Errors – Heading for a Food Crisis

A food shortage brewing for several weeks, coupled with a stagnant economy and indecision, has pushed Sri Lanka to the brink of a crippling crisis. It is ironic that Sri Lanka, which…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 10/16/202103/22/2022
Colombo, Development, Economy, Farming & Agriculture, Politics and Governance

Lost and Confused – An Economic Policy in Shambles

At the time of gaining independence 74 years ago, Sri Lanka was a prosperous country that was recognised as a model economy with a per capita income of $120, on par with…

Chandrasena Maliyadde Chandrasena Maliyadde on 08/05/202103/22/2022

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