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SOE closure is good, but is only the beginning

By Dhananath Fernando Originally appeared on the Morning The Government’s recent decision to shut down 33 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is commendable and a step in the right direction. Sri Lanka…

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Commentary 18, October 2026
Fuel security needs more players, not fewer
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Commentary 11, October 2026
Budget 2027: Growth cannot wait any longer
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Commentary 4, October 2026
Making Metro more than a new bus fleet
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Research Publication 3, September 2026
Centralising the State’s Ownership Function
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Research Publication 3, September 2026
Air India Privatisation: Takeaways for Sri Lanka
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Commentary 2, August 2026
Do we need another State company to manage bus terminals?
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Newsroom 31, July 2026
Rapid Fire: India, the Rupee and SOE Reforms
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Commentary 14, June 2026
When the State does business, the taxpayer gets the bill
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