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In the past year, Sri Lanka has endured political pandemonium and the worst economic crisis in its modern history. The situation has led to the highest number of people leaving the country on record.
The Sri Lankan government has secured an IMF bailout - but will that help stop the exodus?
In this episode we’ll hear from entrepreneur Brindha Selvadurai Gnanam, who has stayed put – as well as from students Meshith Ariyawansa and Ravishan Nethsara, who feel they need to leave for a good standard of living.
Presenter / producer: Laura Heighton-Ginns
By BBC World Service4.4
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In the past year, Sri Lanka has endured political pandemonium and the worst economic crisis in its modern history. The situation has led to the highest number of people leaving the country on record.
The Sri Lankan government has secured an IMF bailout - but will that help stop the exodus?
In this episode we’ll hear from entrepreneur Brindha Selvadurai Gnanam, who has stayed put – as well as from students Meshith Ariyawansa and Ravishan Nethsara, who feel they need to leave for a good standard of living.
Presenter / producer: Laura Heighton-Ginns

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