Poverty Nearly Doubled During Sri Lanka's Crisis and Remains Elevated Despite Growth, Says World Bank

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka's economy is continuing its recovery from the country's worst economic crisis in decades, but the benefits of that recovery have yet to fully reach many households, with poverty levels remaining significantly above pre-crisis levels despite steady growth, according to the World Bank. Speaking to News 1st following the release of the latest Sri Lanka Development…