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June 3, 2022

1 in South Asia/Indian Sub-Continent 3 among ports in the Indian Ocean Rim 22 among 370 ports Globally The Port of Colombo has been ranked as the most efficient port in South Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent, 3rd in the Indian Ocean rim and 22nd among 370 ports globally, in the […]

March 16, 2022

Colombo, Tuesday 15th March 2022: Becoming a trusted household name within a short period of time, grocery delivery platform Celeste Daily has also been recognized by the World Bank for its entrepreneurship in times of trial. A subsidiary of Jaysons Holdings, Celeste Daily is now gearing for 2022, as it looks […]

February 24, 2022

The remodelled Fitch Solutions Operational Risk Index provides an objective and data-driven assessment of the ease of doing business across 201 markets LONDON, United Kingdom, February 23, 2022/APO Group/ — Fitch Solutions (www.FitchSolutions.com), a leading provider of data, research and analytics, launched a revamped and enhanced Operational Risk (https://bit.ly/3I7Gg7v) service – […]

September 2, 2021

It covers the role Islamic finance can play in the infrastructure financing challenge, the major players in the global Islamic finance industry TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 2, 2021/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the World Bank have launched a report highlighting the most important aspects of Islamic finance that relate […]

November 16, 2020

Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 16, 2020—A two-year partnership, known as SheWorks Sri Lanka, has led to a 12 percent increase in the number of women employed by 15 of the country’s leading companies, equating to over 12,000 more women in the workforce. Initiated by Women in Work, a partnership between IFC—a member of the World […]

October 30, 2020

Washington, D.C., October 30, 2020—IFC’s pandemic response is focused on reaching the most vulnerable people in developing countries. Of the $8 billion in IFC COVID-19 fast-track financing approved by the IFC Board in March 2020, $4 billion has been committed to date, of which close to half is expected to benefit people […]

March 19, 2020

Focus on private sector and workers spearheaded by IFC to mitigate financial and economic impact of crisis The World Bank and IFC’s Boards of Directors approved today an increased $14 billion package of fast-track financing to assist companies and countries in their efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the rapid spread of COVID-19. The […]

March 19, 2019

The World Bank approved a US 70 million dollar credit to improve the quality of life of around one million people living in Northern, North Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka. The new local development project will put local communities at the center of planning and delivery of essential services such as roads, […]

World Bank/S&P Rank Colombo as Most Efficient Port in South Asia

Celeste Daily Brings Freshness to Your Doorstep

Fitch Solutions Operational Risk Index Remodeled as Accessible Alternative to World Bank’s Doing Business Report

IsDB Institute and World Bank Launch Reference Guide on Islamic Finance for Infrastructure PPP Projects

IFC and Australian Government Help Create and Retain Jobs for 12,000 Women in Sri Lanka

IFC Helps Businesses In Poorest Countries Fight Pandemic With $4 Billion In COVID-19 Financing

World Bank Group Increases COVID-19 Response to $14 Billion To Help Sustain Economies, Protect Jobs

World Bank approves US$70 Million to Sri Lanka to improve the quality of life