Talal Rafi
Contributor at World Bank Blogs
Economist | Director - Ernst & Young | Regular Columnist - International Monetary Fund | PhD Candidate on Economics | Ex-Deloitte | Views are my own.
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1 week 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.
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1 week 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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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I question the Central Bank Governor on the NEXT ECONOMIC HIT coming towards Sri Lanka which I have raised as early as February this year at the EY Budget Panel (18th Feb). I expected a tariff from Trump against Sri Lanka in February itself and I also predict that with such high https://t.co/0rmRe9C7kT
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RT @talalrafi7: Our farewell photo with IMF Chief Peter Breuer. Peter has become a friend to us during his last 3 years as head of IMF miss…