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Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Voting Breakdown - Third Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2023-12-12)On December 11, 2023, the third reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill was passed with a majority of 45 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and ... -
VAT to reach 20 year high from January
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-01)Initially introduced in 2002, the VAT comprised two tiers: a 10% rate applicable to certain goods and services, and a 20% rate for others. However, in 2004, these rates were unified to a 15% rate, which was officially ... -
Verite Research Debt Update - February 2023
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-02)This issue provides coverage and analysis on the financial assurance letters issued by China, India, The Paris Club and a group of private bond holders to the IMF on their commitment to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring ... -
Verité Research Debt Update - December 2023
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-12-01)This issue provides coverage on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring and progress on the IMF program. This issue also includes analysis on the 2024 Budget and the need for improved governance for sustainable economic recovery. ... -
Verité Research Debt Update - March 2023
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-03-17)This issue provides coverage and analysis on the usability of the IMF financing and the volatility of the exchange rate. These are the key developments identified; 1) Sri Lanka is expected to reach board level agreement ... -
Verité Research Debt Update - May 2023
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-05-17)This issue provides coverage and analysis of the IMF Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and Sri Lanka’s progress on the 100 commitments outlined in the IMF program. The key developments identified were; 1) The IMF Debt ... -
Vijitha Herath's stance on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution
(Colombo: Veritè Research, 2/20/2019)The entry contains writeups pertaining to the manner in which the Sinhala and Tamil press covered JVP MP Vijitha Herath's stance on the 20th Amendment. The entry also includes an image of a newspaper article on the issue. -
Vijitha Herath: Interest Payments and Government Income
(www.factcheck.lk, 7/10/2019)FALSE: According to the 2018 Central Bank Annual Report, when the total income was Rs. 1,920 billion, the interest payments were at Rs. 2,088 billion. There was a deficit of Rs. 168 billion. - Vijitha Herath, Divaina, 28 May 2019 -
Violation of Fiscal Rules: Budget 2024
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-13)The proposed 2024 budget violates the deficit rule set in the Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Law of 5% of GDP. -
W(h)ither environmental governance? - Limited access to information undermines meaningful public participation in development projects (Research Brief)
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2021-06)There is a surge in public agitation against environmental destruction caused by ongoing development projects in Sri Lanka. The surfacing of environmental issues after construction has commenced is highly problematic for ... -
W.D.J. Seneviratne: Foreign and central government debt
(www.factcheck.lk, 12/16/2021)FALSE: At the time when Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the government, we had only 72% of foreign loans. However, soon after the Yahapalana government, when we came into power that percentage has been increased up to ... -
Wading Through Murky Waters: A Case Study of Regulatory Ineffectiveness in Sri Lanka’s Import Tax Exemption Schemes
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2018-04)Import taxes are critical for government revenue. However, because these taxes are often high, the government has introduced import tax exemption schemes. Through these schemes, businesses can bypass certain taxes and save ... -
Was there a divide between the Sinhala and Tamil press headlines on 24 May 2019?
(Colombo: Veritè Research, 5/24/2019)Difference between headlines in Sinhala and Tamil press on 24 May 2019. Main headlines published on 24 May 2019 in the Sinhala and Tamil press showed a divide in the topics of discussion. Some sections of the Sinhala ... -
Was there a divide between the Sinhala and Tamil press headlines on 28 May 2019?
(Colombo: Veritè Research, 5/28/2019)Difference in the headlines between the Sinhala and Tamil press on 28 May, 2019. Main story - Sinhala - 50 more complaints against Shafi, Main story - Tamil - No need to extend state of emergency says President -
What caused Europe to ban the import of fish from Sri Lanka?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2015-02)In January 2015, the European Commission banned the import of Sri Lankan fisheries products for violating guidelines on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing. This Insight suggests that the ban was triggered by the ... -
What Caused the Rise in Tax Revenue from 2021 to 2022?
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-06-30)In the Central Bank's Annual Report for 2022, the government's revenues witnessed a notable surge of 38%, soaring from Rs 1,484 billion to Rs 2,013 billion. A closer examination of the revenue breakdown reveals that a ... -
What do we know about the Age Distribution in Parliament?
(Manthri.lk, 2020-07-29)This Infographic shows the age distribution in the 8th Parliament. Most MPs from the previous parliament were from the '50-60 years' age category. -
What Happens when the Office of the President is Vacated?
(Manthri.lk, 2022-07-09)Based on the Article 40 of the constitution, these infographics describe the procedures to be followed when the Office of the President is vacated before the expiration of his/her term. -
What is the purpose of a written question?
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2019-05-03)Introduction of a written questions and showing the real opposition by performance of each party and the highest performed MPs. -
What next?
(Manthri.lk, 2022-07-13)This set of infographics explain what will happen if President Rajapaksa does in fact resign on the 13th of July 2022 and the steps involved in electing a new president.