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"It Will Be Forgotten in a Week" No Longer Works: Colombo’s Floods and the Demand for Proactive Governance

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"It Will Be Forgotten in a Week" No Longer Works: Colombo’s Floods and the Demand for Proactive Governance
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From Tourism Billboards to Flooded Streets: By Mahil Dole Senior Superintendent of Police (Retd.) In recent weeks Colombo has sought to present itself as a capable host for international tourism and business events. Promotional efforts, inc.

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  • —From Tourism Billboards to Flooded Streets: By Mahil Dole Senior Superintendent of Police (Retd.) In recent weeks Colombo has sought to present itself as a capable host for international tourism and business events.
  • —Promotional efforts, including the Sri Lanka MICE Expo, brought together overseas buyers, operators and media to highlight the city’s hotels, convention facilities [].
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