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Targeting Assistance: Electricity Consumption is a Superior Method
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2022-07)This note recommends household electricity use as a determinant of eligibility for welfare benefits. As Sri Lanka’s crisis continues, up to 50% or more of the population is likely to need state support, however current ... -
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 ... -
ඉලෙක්ට්රොනික අත්සන් සහිත ඉලෙක්ට්රොනික ලේඛන පිළිගැනීම: රජයක් තබනා කෙටි පියවරක්, රටක් පනිනා යෝධ පිම්මක් = Accepting e-documents with e-signatures: A small step for government, a giant leap for the country
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2017-02)The room for exporters to improve their competitiveness by reducing time to export is significantly constrained by the procedures and processing time imposed by Sri Lankan border agencies. Sri Lanka can improve the ...