The Covid-19 pandemic served as a grim reminder of many things. Generosity is not at all new to Sri Lankans. Sharing the little we have is a basic quality most Sri Lankans teach their offspring. In fact, in addition to our hospitality, generosity is one of the most notable qualities that most foreigners who have visited Sri Lanka say about its people. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has also acknowledged that the informal was severely affected during the lockdown.

Source: The Nation September 05, 2021 18:00 UTC