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383: Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Efforts: Insights from Transparency International
383: Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Efforts: Insights from Transparency International
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sankhitha Gunaratne, Deputy Executive Director at Transparency International Sri Lanka, joins Barada Regmi, Asia Program Officer, and Emma Yingst, Asia Program Associate, to discuss the latest anti-corruption efforts in the country, including a law that was recently certified and the launch of a government diagnostic report. Sri Lanka faced its most severe economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948 due to widespread corruption, leading to the Aragalaya protest movement in 2022. Gunaratne explains the economic causes of corruption and the roles and influence of her organization and others, including the International Monetary Fund.
Released:
Nov 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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