Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Sri Lankan economy has stabilised following a series of repeated shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis, and climate-related disasters. While economic activity has recovered, an important question remains: what will it take to sustain growth and make it durable? The 2026 edition of the Sri Lanka State of the Economy (SOE), the annual flagship publication of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), outlines the policy choices the country must make to sustain long-term growth.

To mark the release of SOE 2026, IPS hosted a roundtable discussion on 20 October, titled "Durable Growth: Advancing Human Capital for Inclusive Prosperity." The discussion focused on policy priorities neede...