Verité Research Drives Global Debt Reform Agenda at 2026 IMF–WB Meetings 📈

Sri Lankan think tank Verité Research actively led strategic dialogues on debt sustainability, democratic governance, and fiscal policy during the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok (12–18 October). • Key Highlights & Policy Engagements: • Hosted a side-event roundtable introducing Governance-Linked Bonds—a world-first instrument created for Sri Lanka—as a template for debt-vulnerable nations. • Held a second roundtable advocating for structural safeguards to protect democratic governance and national institutions within IMF reform frameworks. • Co-sponsored two Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) sessions covering Asia-Pacific fiscal transparency, accountability, and systemic debt responses. • Investor & Stakeholder Outreach: • Conducted technical briefings for international sovereign debt investors focusing on Sri Lanka’s economic outlook and IMF program implementation. • Joined closed-door sessions with international debt managers, legal experts, and development partners to address hidden, off-balance-sheet fiscal risks. • Contributed to regional policy advocacy panels and media discussions on fiscal accountability. • Delegation: Led by Executive Director Dr. Nishan de Mel, Corporate Director Inoshini Perera, and Lead Economist Raj Prabu Rajakulendran.