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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...then socialist government of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (in coalition with the Communists and Trotskyists) was so discredited by 1977 that Jayawardene entered the election campaign daring to say nice things about foreign investment. When opponents condemned him as the "high priest of capitalism," Jayawardene blithely replied: "Let the robber barons come." Though his United National Party won that election by a landslide and last month again sent his political opponents down to defeat in local elections, he must still tread cautiously. The lifting of controls and the doubling of economic growth to 6%, together with higher oil prices...
...government's success will be determined largely by two key undertakings: >As part of an assault on unemployment, Sri Lanka plans to build five major dams and reservoirs over the next six years. The $1.2 billion project, more than half financed by foreign aid, will employ 225,000 workers and add greatly to electricity generation and farm irrigation...
...part of its open-door policy toward foreign investment, Sri Lanka has established a free-trade zone north of Colombo, where investors can be granted exemption from import duties and taxes...
Long lines and an array of forms and handouts greeted the arriving students, who traveled to Harvard from across the U.S. or from 70 foreign countries...
Summer School officials estimate that about 500, or 15 per cent, of this year's Summer School students will be Harvard students, 15 per cent will be foreign students, 22 per cent secondary school students, and the rest college or graduate students. All enrollment figures are approximate because of the school's open admissions policy, which allows any graduate of an accredited secondary school who can pay the $375-per-course fee to walk in and register. Classes start today, although registration continues until 8 p.m. tonight...