Research Outputs: Recent submissions
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Impact of COVID-19 Response on Unemployment in Sri Lanka
(Washington: Center for International Private Enterprise, 2020-10-01)Goal number eight of the Sustainable Development Goals is set out as “Decent work and economic growth.” This goal recognizes that economic growth is not just an end, but also a means in itself of generating jobs – productive ... -
Wimal Weerawansa: Net Export Earnings
(www.factcheck.lk, 7/27/2020)FALSE: For the first time since the open economy was introduced in 1977 by J.R. Jayawardena, the country’s export earnings exceeded import expenditure. - Wimal Weerawansa, Mawbima,13/07/2020 -
Improving Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: Insights and Strategies
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2020-06)Building on the Youth Labour Market Assessment published by Verité Research in 2018, this report focuses on a series of specific issues that represent key barriers to increasing youth employment and youth employability in ... -
Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index 2019 for Asia: Sri Lanka Country Report
(Verité Research, 2020)This is the sixth time Sri Lanka is participating in the index. Verité Research is the local implementing partner for this initiative. The Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index (CSOSI) assesses the sustainability ... -
Opening up Trade Data: The Benefits to Sri Lanka
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2020-06)International trade data are the foundational basis when formulating trade policies and assessing their impacts. Trade data is vital for firms engaging in international trade to make sound business decisions. Unfortunately, ... -
Does the Sri Lankan media exploit parliamentary candidates during elections?
(Verité Research, 2020-09)The pricing data of media institutions reveals that the media discriminates against the democratic process by charging higher rates for political ads than commercial ads, during election periods. This Insight quantifies ... -
Due Process during COVID-19 in Sri Lanka
(Center for International Private Enterprise, 2020-09-16)This article discusses the fulfilment of due process rights when arrests were made during the COVID-19 curfew period in Sri Lanka. It briefly identifies the legal framework used for those arrests, highlights the due process ... -
Is the Right to Information Good for Business?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2015-03)Prior to the enactment of the RTI Act in Sri Lanka in 2016, a debate had arisen on whether enacting a right to information (RTI) law could impede businesses. The main concern was that competitors could use the RTI process ... -
Ali Sabry: IGP removal
(www.factcheck.lk, 9/10/2020)FALSE: The then IGP may not have been at fault for the Easter attack. However, if the president wants to remove him, he cannot do so under this constitution. - Ali Sabry, Lankadeepa, 16 August 2020 -
Harsha de Silva: Loan Collateral
(www.factcheck.lk, 8/20/2020)Also, for the first time in Sri Lanka’s history, when Sri Lanka, as a sovereign state, asked the international community for a loan, they asked for collateral. This is because the international community has identified ... -
Rajitha Senaratne: Malaria Elimination
(www.factcheck.lk, 8/12/2020)In 2016, I eliminated Malaria from Sri Lanka. - Rajitha Senaratne, Divaina, 24 June 2020 -
Prof. W.D. Lakshman: Banking Sector
(www.factcheck.lk, 7/30/2020)TRUE - The banking sector remains strong with total capital adequacy ratio above 16 per cent, net stable funding ratio above 130 per cent, liquidity coverage ratio above 175 per cent and statutory liquid asset ratio above ... -
Unlocking the Potential of Data: A case study - Data dissemination practices in Sri Lanka Customs (Presentation)
(2020-09-17)Successful economies have increasingly recognised the importance of improving access to data collected by governments. Accurate, timely and easily accessible data helps private sector growth and results in improved delivery ... -
79 MPs in Parliament are over the Age of 60
(Manthri.lk, 2019-07-03)This Infographic Shows the age limit of the 8th parliament MPs.It Shows 79 MPs in Parliament are over the age of 60. -
Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development and Minister of Internal Trade, Food Security and Consumer Welfare
(Manthri.lk, 2019-11-29)Chamal Rajapaksha appointed as the Minister of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development and Minister of Internal Trade, Food Security and Consumer Welfare in 22nd of November 2019. This Infographic depicts ... -
Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. S.M. Chandrasena, Minister of Lands and Land Development and Minister of Environment and Wildlife Resources
(Manthri.lk, 2019-11-28)S.M. Chandrasena appointed as minister of lands and land development and minister of environment and wildlife resources in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding environment ... -
Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantations and Export Agriculture
(Manthri.lk, 2019-11-29)Ramesh Pathirana appointed as minister of plantations and export agriculture in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding plantations and minor export crops as a member of ... -
Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion and Minister of Tourism and Aviation
(Manthri.lk, 2019-11-29)Prasanna Ranatunga appointed as minister of industrial exports and investment promotion and minister of tourism and aviation in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding ... -
Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Pavithra Devi Wanniarachchi, Minister of Women's and Children's Affairs & Social Security and Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine
(Manthri.lk, 2019-11-26)Pavithra Devi Wanniarachchi appointed as minister of women's and children's affairs & social security and minister of health and indigenous medicine in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts her parliamentary ... -
Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva Minister of Justice, Human Rights and Legal Reforms
(Manthri.lk, 2019-11-26)Nimal Siripala de Silva appointed as minister of justice, human rights and legal reforms in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding human rights & judiciary as a member of ...