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country faces triple burden of child malnutrition

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The article discusses a government initiative to expand PayPal services in Sri Lanka, aiming to boost the digital economy. However, the title and body are mismatched; the body focuses on digital payments while the title mentions child malnutrition. The commercial mechanism is weak: no concrete investment amounts, price moves, or supply disruptions are reported. The initiative is at an early stage with no specific commercial impact quantified.

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  • Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka on October 16, 2023.
  • Supported by local banks including Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, and Sampath Bank PLC.
  • Government aims to build a US$15 billion digital economy by 2030.
  • Digital exports currently estimated at US$1.5 billion.
  • Initiative targets micro, small, medium enterprises, freelancers, and digital service providers.

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