No new financing to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place: World Bank

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The World Bank denied recent media reports suggesting Bank is planning support for Sri Lanka in the form of a bridge loan or new loan commitments, among other incorrect assertions."Until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place, the World Bank does not plan to offer new financing to Sri Lanka,"

"We are currently repurposing resources from previously approved projects to help the government with some essential medicines, temporary cash transfers for poor and vulnerable households, school meals for children of vulnerable families, and support for farmers and small businesses." statement from the Bank said.

We are concerned for the people of Sri Lanka and are working in coordination with the IMF and other development partners in advising on appropriate policies to restore economic stability and broad-based growth, the statement added.