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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. -
Where Does the Budget Go:The Top Five Ministries
(Manthri.lk, 2017-02-15)This Infographic shows the percentage of the 2017 budget divided among top five ministries and the other ministries. -
Where does the time go?
(Manthri.lk, 2022-05-23)The parliament of Sri Lanka sat four times between 17 May 2022 and 20 May 2022. This set of infographics show how parliament’s time was spent based on the videos of the parliamentary sittings held on 17th, 18th, 19th and ... -
Where's the promised land?
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-01)Land access has been identified as a crucial barrier which inhibits foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sri Lanka. Investment zones, primarily Export Processing Zones (EPZs), are significantly influential in attracting FDI ... -
Who Are the MPs with the Most Expunged Statements
(Manthri.lk, 2020-06-08)This Infographic shows the MPs, that made the most number of expunged statements in the 8th Parliament from Sept.2015 -Feb.2020. -
Who is Responsible for ‘Alternative Facts’ on Cigarette Taxation?
(2017-07)There are three false claims that have been prevalent in print media, in relation to the tax and price increases of cigarettes in the last quarter of 2016. The claims were that (i) tax revenue reduced, (ii) beedi ... -
Why did Sri Lanka fall short of revised 2022 tax revenue target?
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-07-20)Sri Lanka missed its tax revenue target in 2022, falling short by Rs 101 bn. Prioritizing fiscal consolidation has been given greater importance as part of the current IMF program. A series of budget deficits, excessive ... -
Wigneswaran: Unemployment disparity
(www.factcheck.lk, 10/31/2020)FALSE: “Unemployment in our war-affected areas have exceeded 10% while the national average proportion of unemployment is less than 6%.” - C. V. Wigneswaran, Daily FT, 12 September 2020 -
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe: Constitutional amendments
(www.factcheck.lk, 6/23/2022)FALSE: The executive presidential system can only be abolished by enacting a new constitution. This is because the president’s powers extend throughout the constitution. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Sunday Lankadeepa, 28 May 2022 -
Will the budget's veil of secrecy be lifted in 2024?
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2023-11-01)The lack of transparency on the implementation progress of proposals in budget speeches has increased sharply in 2022 and 2023, according to a systematic evaluation conducted by Verité Research. The government – on ...