Policy ideas for a free and prosperous sri lanka
Sri Lanka’s growth problem isn’t a shortage of capital – it’s an economy still shaped by policies that block its own potential.
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Advocata Institute is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank based in Colombo. We conduct research, produce commentary and convene public discussions to advance economic freedom, free markets and sound Public policy in Sri Lanka.
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A Comprehensive Policy Framework for the Gaming Industry of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's gaming industry includes casinos, betting, and lotteries. Casinos emerged in 1977 under an open economy policy. The government acknowledges casinos for economic growth, but public trust is low due to poor regulation. The lottery is state-operated. The report offers a SWOT analysis, noting strengths like legal inland casinos and a stable patron base, but growth is hindered by regulatory issues and limited focus on integrated resorts.
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Growth isn’t about spending more. It’s about letting markets do what government can’t – allocate, price, and reward productivity.
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