Investors wait for economic reform in Sri Lanka

April, 23, 2015

Sri Lanka voted in a new president in January who promised to clean up a business environment plagued by allegations of corruption and cronyism.

Maithripala Sirisena took power in January, but is finding it tough to push through reform.

As a result, many investors are watching Sri Lanka with interest but are holding back from committing their cash.

David Reid reports from Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo.

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