AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFertiliser & food security: Sri Lanka’s fertiliser squeeze is being worsened by the Middle East conflict’s impact on global supply routes, with the country still heavily dependent on imported inputs—while Parliament heard fresh promises of continuous supply for the southwest monsoon season. Energy pressure: Fuel import costs have surged nearly sixfold since February, and the coal procurement probe is intensifying as senior energy officials face further questioning at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry. Governance & accountability: A “Notifiable Data Breach” governance mess is in the spotlight, with responsibility reportedly bouncing between IT, Legal and regulators. Environment & wildlife: A long-awaited Animal Welfare Bill is in the final stage before Cabinet, while allegations of illegal solar expansion in Hambantota’s elephant habitat are drawing scrutiny. Trade & connectivity: India-Sri Lanka cooperation is back on the agenda—ports, pharma, digital payments and logistics—alongside renewed talk of a Palk Strait fixed link. Housing stress: Despite foreign inflows into luxury property, the dream of homeownership is slipping further for locals as affordability worsens.
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