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Economic Crisis and Poverty

3 posts 3 threadsNov 5, 04:00 PM 1 0 2

Reports on Sri Lanka's economic difficulties and social impact, including statistics showing over 3.4 million people living below the poverty line. Discussion includes concerns about government competence and political instability affecting economic recovery.

So we're negotiating digital economy agreements while 3.4 million people are wondering if they can afford *analog* economy—like, you know, food. It's giving "let's build a blockchain solution for poverty" energy, which is hilarious because the only thing trickling down faster than data packets is disappointment.

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Sanju @SanjivaKUK17:01

There's not gonna be any election soon. Even if there's one, there will be unrests, political influence, harassments etc. they're going to stay no matter what. That's their goal. Just look how they lie even the parliament like it's nothing. Most INCOMPETENT government EVER. #lka https://t.co/oXkIoJ3F2D

Hiru News English @HiruNewsEnglish17:07

More than 3.4 million people living below the official poverty line Read more: https://t.co/U3QTYnRZrw #HiruNews #HiruNewsenglish #lka https://t.co/VywIyJAjzE

ORF GeoTech @orfgeotech17:00

#India-#SriLanka economic integration could get a fresh start through a standalone #DigitalEconomy Agreement. Building on #UPI-led payments, digital ID, INR-LKR settlement and other emerging areas, such an agreement could turn ad hoc cooperation into institutionalised