Talal Rafi

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Benefits of economic integration between India and Sri Lanka

1 month ago | hindustantimes.com | Talal Rafi

This brief examines the importance of economic integration between India and Sri Lanka in fostering both nations’ growth as well as regional stability. Their deep cultural, historical, and geographic ties support an evolving economic relationship driven by trade, investment, and connectivity. As Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner and investor, India plays a pivotal role in its economic recovery, particularly following Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis.
HT Syndication: Benefits of economic integration between India and Sri Lanka

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Talal Rafi

Posted On: 2025-05-28 Posted By: Talal Rafi Business & Finance Education Real Estate & Construction International Hindustan Times India, May 28 -- This brief examines the importance of economic integration between India and Sri Lanka in fostering both nations' growth as well as regional stability.
The Benefits of Economic Integration Between India and Sri Lanka

Feb 17, 2025 | or-f.org | Talal Rafi

IntroductionIndia and Sri Lanka, neighbouring countries in South Asia, share a unique economic relationship rooted in culture, geography, and history, and which has evolved over the decades. Their economic integration[a] is crucial for both mutual growth and fostering regional cooperation within frameworks like the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
The Benefits of Economic Integration Between India and Sri Lanka

Feb 17, 2025 | orfonline.org | Talal Rafi

IntroductionIndia and Sri Lanka, neighbouring countries in South Asia, share a unique economic relationship rooted in culture, geography, and history, and which has evolved over the decades. Their economic integration[a] is crucial for both mutual growth and fostering regional cooperation within frameworks like the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
What Measures can Developing Countries Take to Curb Rising Debt Levels?

Jan 27, 2025 | blog-pfm.imf.org | Talal Rafi

Over 3 billion people live in 48 developing countries where their governments pay more on interest payments than on either education or health. That is almost half the world’s population. Education and health are key areas of spending if governments want to increase the productivity of their populations, in addition to infrastructure spending. This is a huge opportunity cost that people around the world, including in the developed world, are facing.
How A Developed Sri Lanka Is In India’s Interest

Nov 27, 2024 | anantacentre.in | Talal Rafi |Chatham House London

How A Developed Sri Lanka Is In India’s InterestSri Lanka is geostrategically key to India’s foreign policy making. Long-term ties, from energy to trade, can be built on cultural affinity and secured with New Delhi helping Colombo steer its way to economic stabilityTalal RafiIndians were once maritime champions, pioneers of shipping. The country’s north has land borders dominated by two nations (Pakistan and China), neither of which has been on friendly terms with New Delhi.
State-owned enterprises: A major cause for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis?

Nov 7, 2024 | or-f.org | Talal Rafi

Sri Lanka’s inefficient and costly state-owned enterprises play a major role in its current economic crisis, necessitating restructuring and reformImage Source: Getty In Sri Lanka, the new government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has not to sell the state-owned enterprise (SOE)—Sri Lankan Airlines. The decision mirrors the government of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who also scrapped plans to privatise Sri Lankan Airlines in July.
State-owned enterprises: A major cause for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis?

Nov 7, 2024 | orfonline.org | Talal Rafi

Sri Lanka’s inefficient and costly state-owned enterprises play a major role in its current economic crisis, necessitating restructuring and reformImage Source: Getty In Sri Lanka, the new government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has not to sell the state-owned enterprise (SOE)—Sri Lankan Airlines. The decision mirrors the government of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who also scrapped plans to privatise Sri Lankan Airlines in July.
Strategic Advantages of India in Shaping the Global Order - Australian Institute of International Affairs

Apr 11, 2024 | internationalaffairs.org.au | Talal Rafi

India, being the largest country by population, has a great responsibility and right to show global leadership. Having chaired the recent G20 summit successfully, and as a member of important global partnerships such as BRICS and Quad, India is strategically placed to play a crucial role in geopolitics in the coming decades. Being the world’s largest democracy places a responsibility on India to drive a global agenda that will foster democracy in other countries.
Budget 2024: Sri Lanka’s road to economic recovery?

Jan 16, 2024 | orfonline.org | Talal Rafi

Sri Lanka’s Budget 2024 has ambitious proposals that could push the country forward, however, it continues to stare at a long road to economic recoveryThe recently passed 2024 Budget has many promises but when judging Sri Lanka by its past, it falls short of the revenue needed to fulfill expenditures for key proposals in the budget. The budget posed a significant dilemma for Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.