Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Three years after Sri Lanka plunged into its worst economic crisis since independence, the country's economy has regained a measure of stability. Foreign reserves have improved, inflation has eased, tourism is recovering, and the immediate threat of sovereign default has receded. Yet stability is not growth. It is merely the foundation upon which growth must be built.
The government today appears increasingly preoccupied with managing perceptions rather than accelerating economic expansion. Social media campaigns, carefully crafted videos, promotional events and public relations exercises dominate the communication strategy. While effective communication is an important component of governance, it cannot substitute fo...