Sri Lankaβs most vulnerable communities are facing growing uncertainty as government officials admit that restrictions linked to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reform programme are limiting the Stateβs ability to expand welfare and social protection schemes, despite mounting evidence of persistent poverty across the country. The revelation comes at a time when the World Bank [β¦] The post IMF Austerity Measures tighten Grip on Sri Lankaβs Poorest Families appeared first on Lankanews.lk .