DebtJustice4SL

Calling for cancellation of Sri Lanka’s sovereign debts. Debt restructuring alone is not a sustainable solution. Reckless private lenders must also pay.

[Institute of Political Economy @ipe_sl]

Top economists incl. @JosephEStiglitz @PikettyWIL @Jayati1609 @yanisvaroufakis @StephanieKelton @jasonhickel @kateraworth @FadhelKaboub call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah.
@YukthiSL @IMFNews @debtjustice @eurodad @AFRODAD2011
https://t.co/XMeOAUUDhV

[Institute of Political Economy @ipe_sl]

Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity. @Jayati1609 @YukthiSL @debtjustice @MoFSriLanka @anuradisanayake

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@MohamedNasheed

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@erangatennakoon This myth needs to be debunked and not promoted.

The rich did NOT pay for his education 😱.

The government spending comes first and taxes follow …
https://t.co/KxOAADtyVM

[Institute of Political Economy @ipe_sl]

Tax reform options for Sri Lanka.
https://t.co/oHKBwOyWMj

@icrict @FaccioTommaso @TaxJusticeUK @QParrinello @arodriguezllach @latindadd @taxobservatory @Jayati1609

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@SPriyawickrama @alisabrypc @talalrafi7 @sajithpremadasa @RW_SRILANKA @Chithralfernand @PrasadPolitixLK @HarshadeSilvaMP @EranWick Hope @anuradisanayake & @Dr_HariniA do NOT use India as a template for development.
Whilst 100s of millions live there in abject poverty, a few tax-evading elite exploit them @live off their hard work. A fairer & just economic model is essential for SL.
https://t.co/6Uhuha26mR

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@talalrafi7 Surrendering to the irrational, illogical and a bullying Trump is terrible advice. Para tariffs are a way for SL to raise revenue or protect domestic industries which is essential. SL should pivot towards the global south and away from exploitative imperialist nations.

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@Dailymirror_SL Sri Lanka must reject imperial dictates and chart a sovereign path with the Global South. Living within our means may bring short-term pain, but true development won’t come by pleasing former colonial powers. @anuradisanayake @MoFSriLanka @CBSL

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@Dinouk_C It’s good he engaged with this undemocratic organisation and mentioned issues important to SL rather than be driven by the agendas of the economic elite and neoliberal groups.

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@advocatalk Facilitating the education of just a few wealthy people, is not a strategy the government should pursue. That is frightening !!!
Investing in public education is critical. Implementing a progressive taxation policy and democratising the central bank is therefore necessary.

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@HarshadeSilvaMP The lack of strong condemnation of illegal bombing by Israel against Palestinians, Lebanese & Iranian people is disappointing. Silence on US bombing of Iran is also poor. These actions of violence by imperialist & colonialists against the global south should be always called out.

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@KusumW Appointing a ST experienced in only neoliberalism is harmful to SL which has high levels of inequality & in debt distress. Need a competent ST who is open to explore alternatives. The ‘governance’ systems cannot be about safeguarding the status quo!! Who can you suggest as ST?

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@KusumW @UmeshMoramudali NPP manifesto was not promoting neoliberalism & people voted for system change. 159 MPs need support of a civil service that is capable to develop innovative policies that go wider than neoliberalism to help deliver progressive policies. Need a ST to help widen expertise base.

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@KusumW “Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance
16 June 2025” Event took place during IMF’s Gita Gopinath’s visit. See the list of panelists & speakers- except for the government ministers, it didn’t seem to have panelists with progressive views 😮. Doesn’t serve SL.

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@KusumW Economics departments in SL universities only promote a neoliberal syllabus to students. The civil service needs individuals who can challenge the failed ideology if system change is desired. Suggest a name of a person with a track record of progressive policies for the FS post?

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@RegularReh A good NPP decision 👏👏. The Finance Secretary should not just be accountable for important technical issues but also have an understanding of policy impact on society & environment. System change is necessary. The Secretary will have access to all the technical expertise.

[Institute of Political Economy @ipe_sl]

NEW REPORT.
Alternative External Debt Restructuring Strategy Framework: Aligning with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Currency Earnings and Capacity to Pay.
https://t.co/9bx9ANfHq3
@CBSL @IMFNews
@Jayati1609 @debtjustice @eurodad @AsianPeoplesMvt

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

@NalakaG @himalkk Communist state …

[DebtJustice4SL @dj4sl]

Still flogging a dead horse !! @himalkk fails to mention the gross level of inequality, poverty & ecological destruction caused by the neoliberal agenda even in USA & UK. Let’s face it - socialism has not been given a full chance … without being undermined by the global elite.

[Nalaka Gunawardene @NalakaG]

In a perceptive analysis, @himalkk looks at @JVPSriLanka's role in stifling #lka economic progress for (at least) 1/3 of post-independence period. JVP's contribution to #EconomicCrisisLK is significant, yet ignored or underplayed by left-leaning academics
https://t.co/lbAWoadZJB