Will an international bailout save Sri Lanka’s economy? | Inside Story

The island nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. International rating agencies are warning it's on the verge of defaulting on its debt. Its usable foreign currency reserves have plunged below one billion dollars, limiting Sri Lanka's ability to repay loans. Traders can't access dollars to buy imports. So what does this all mean for Sri Lankans? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Nishan De Mel – Executive Director and Head of Research at Verité Research. Jabin Jacob – Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and Governance Studies at Shiv Nadar University. Bhavani Fonseka – Senior Researcher and Attorney at Law with the Centre for Policy Alternatives. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SriLanka
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