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Will a unity government solve Sri Lanka's problems?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Jul 11, 2022 • 21m

Sri Lankan protesters have occupied the homes of the president and prime minister. But neither men has officially resigned. There are negotiations to form a unity government, but will they have answers to the huge economic and social problems?

Join host Imran Khan.

Guests:

Nishan De Mel - economist and executive director of Verite Research.

Ganeshan Wignaraja - Senior research associate for Overseas Development Institute, ODI Global.

Weerakoon Wijewardena - former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and columnist for Daily Financial Times.