The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has dealt a significant shock to Sri Lanka’s economy and people. This note examines the expected impact on poverty and inequality amid widespread job and earnings losses. While poverty was relatively low in Sri Lanka prior to the pandemic, pre-existing vulnerabilities were high, partly owing to high levels of informality. Many workers do not have access to employment protection or other job-related social protection...
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Poverty Assessment
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2021/04/21
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Background Note to Sri Lanka
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Kim,Yeon Soo; De Silva,Tiloka Sunayani.
The COVID-19 Impact on Livelihoods and Poverty in Sri Lanka : Background Note to Sri Lanka (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/724391618996958268