By Raj Sivanathan –The Colombo Port City project was promoted as the largest foreign investment initiative in Sri Lanka’s history. Only verified investment figures—not projected values or future commitments—can demonstrate whether Port City has achieved its original purpose. Public Land Requires Public AccountabilityOf the 178 hectares of marketable land within Port City, 116 hectares were leased for 99 years. Foreign Investment Must Benefit Sri LankaSri Lanka needs foreign investment to create jobs, introduce new technology, expand exports and stimulate economic growth. Time for an Independent National ReviewGiven the scale of the commitments originally made, the Government should commission a comprehensive independent review of the Port City project.