HYDEPARK

HYDEPARK

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HYDEPARK episodes

  • Ravi Abeysuriya and Deshan Pushparajah join Indeewari Amuwatte 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24

    Financial Markets expert Ravi Abeysuriya and Capital Markets expert Deshan Pushparajah joined 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24 to talk about Sri Lanka's Domestic Debt Optimisation strategy and the way forward for a speedy economic growth.

    Speaking to Indeewari Amuwatte, Ravi Abeysuriya said Domestic Debt Optimisation is essential for Sri Lanka, adding that restructuring foreign loans alone will not help achieve Sri Lanka's debt sustainability targets.
    Deshan Pushparajah meanwhile said foreign investors welcome government's move to exclude banks from the Domestic Debt strategy adding that banks are essential during this period to lend more in-order to create a boost in the economic revival.

    54 min
  • ERAN WICKRAMARATNE & UDAYA GAMMANPILA JOIN INDEEWARI AMUWATTE ‘AT HYDEPARK’ ON ADA DERANA 24

    Parliamentarian of Samagi Jana Balawegaya Eran Wickramaratne and Independent Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila joined 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24 to share their views on the government's efforts to restructure domestic debt.

    Speaking to Indeewari Amuwatte, Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila said that bondholders insist on the government to restructure domestic debt, stating that domestic debt restructuring is a prerequisite to restructure bonds. He also said that the public panic is due to a lack of disclosure of the government proposal on how domestic debt will be restructured.
    Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne meanwhile pointed out that corruption vulnerabilities in Sri Lanka need to be addressed to achieve higher levels of economic growth and democracy for a proper economy to function.

    52 min
  • FORMER IMF-ICD DIRECTOR DR. SHARMINI COOREY JOINS INDEEWARI AMUWATTE 'AT HYDEPARK' ON ADA DERANA 24


    Former Director of the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development and member of Presidential Advisory Group on Debt Restructuring Dr. Sharmini Coorey joined 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24, to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic recovery path and measures needed to restore stability.
    Speaking to Indeewari Amuwatte, Dr. Coorey pointed out that Sri Lanka must first do away with the practice of granting subsidies and tax holidays on businesses adding that most of these concessions are enjoyed by local firms and not the foreigners.

    47 min
  • KASTURI CHELLARAJA,SULOCHANA SEGERA,SARAH TWIGG JOIN INDEEWARI AMUWATTE AT HYDEPARK ON ADA DERANA 24

    Women impact leaders explain the need for female participation in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in the wake of a crisis.

    Group CEO of Hemas Holdings Kasturi Chellaraja, Founder/Chairperson of Women in Management Dr. Sulochana Segera and Program Manager for Women in Work Sri Lanka at International Finance Corporation Sarah Twigg joined Indeewari Amuwatte on this episode of 'At HydePark' telecast on Ada Derana 24.

    47 min
  • 0:00 / 46:39 HEAD OF SOE RESTRUCTURING UNIT SURESH SHAH JOINS INDEEWARI AMUWATTE 'AT HYDEPARK' ON ADA DERANA 24

    HEAD OF SOE RESTRUCTURING UNIT SURESH SHAH JOINS INDEEWARI AMUWATTE 'AT HYDEPARK' ON ADA DERANA 24

    Head of the State Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit Suresh Shah claims incorrect the Opposition’s narrative that restructuring SOEs is a mere sale of state assets, emphasizing that the real objective focuses on the people
    Speaking to Indeewari Amuwatte 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24, he went on to say that State Enterprises cannot be identified as national assets given they were established for commercial purposes.
    Shah pointed out that the goal of bringing about reform is to ensure productivity, create a competitive investment environment and provide goods and services at better prices.

    47 min
  • Public Policy Analyst Prof. Rohan Samarajiva joins Indeewari Amuwatte 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24

    Economist and Public Policy Analyst Professor Rohan Samarajiva says Sri Lanka has to rethink about its export and imports completely and should focus more on export diversification, adding that IMF is not the only solution for the crisis which Sri Lanka is currently facing.

    Speaking to Indeewari Amuwatte in our current affairs programme 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24, Professor Samarajiva said Sri Lanka has to improve its market access which is possible by entering into partnerships with foreign investors and added that government should focus on establishing one stop shops to facilitate foreign investments.

    50 min
  • Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Diana Gamage join Indeewari Amuwatte 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24

    MP of the National People's Power Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that the current government was elected on a different mandate compared to the one prevalent today, emphasising that the current government doesn't have the consent of the people to proceed with the reforms and decisions being implemented now.

    She made these remarks whilst speaking to Indeewari Amuwatte 'At HydePark' on Ada Derana 24 during a panel discussion today.
    Joining the panel discussion State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage however, denied Dr Amarasuriya's remarks stating that the government cannot seek the opinion of all 22 million people in the country as it would not provide any significant progress in making decisions.

    55 min

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