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ADB Approves $100MN for Sri Lanka Social Protection

Published Thursday, 22nd October 2026 9:29 AM

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MONETABRIEF – Manila-based Asian Development Bank has approved a 100 million US dollar credit for Sri Lanka to improve social protection for elderly and the poor. The credit is made up of a 50 million dollar project loan and 50 million dollar policy loan. The Promoting Resilience and Opport...
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ADB Approves $100MN for Sri Lanka Social Protection

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Offshore Casinos in Sri Lanka's Port City Are Unlicensed and Illegal, Officials Say

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