Director of International Affairs for President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Working Committee Member of the UNP. Tweets are my own opinion, RT are not an endorsement.
Nov 3, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
It is estimated that since March 2020 the GoSL has received in excess of US $774.6mn (Rs.142bn) for urgent medical needs to combat the COVID-19 virus from foreign governments and agencies.
What have these funds been used for?
#lka#COVID19SL
Breakdown of funds received:
•March 2020- Chinese government gave US $500mn loan.
•April 2020- World Bank released US $128.6mn to the govt.
•September 2020- World Bank reallocated US $56mn to improve medical infrastructure.
•October 2020- China provided US $90mn grant.