In the context of ongoing negotiations with the IMF, and the Sri Lankan government's plans to privatize a host of state-owned enterprises, I'm joined by Vinod Moonesinghe to dig a little bit deeper into the history of SOEs in Sri Lanka, and the debates over efficiency, reform, and privatization. Vinod's background and experience brings a unique perspective to understanding the actual conditions under which Sri Lanka's SOEs were set up, and their intended purpose.