https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/123456789/10 2026-08-14T10:03:35Z https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8299 Carbon Trading Needs a Good Rulebook: Three Risks for Sri Lanka to Reduce Wickramasinghe, Sajini Increased carbon trading can enhance the flow of climate finance and support mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage activities. However, at present, the lack of an effective National Framework not only impedes this possibility but also risks uncalculated decision-making that can jeopardise the country’s climate commitments and incur significant social and economic costs. This insight recognises this critical need and unpacks three problems that need to be addressed in formulating an effective framework. 5p. This Insight can also be accessed on the Verité Research website via the link below. 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8292 Parliament for Breakfast - 23 to 26 June 2026 Parliamentary Research Team, Verité Research This infographic series provides updates on key parliamentary business during sitting days. In June 2026, Parliament met from the 23rd to the 26th. On 23 June, the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill was debated and approved, while the Online Safety (Repeal) Bill was referred to the Legislative Standing Committee after its second reading. Two orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act and regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) were also approved. On 24 June, the National Environmental (Amendment) Bill was passed with amendments. On 25 June, Parliament debated Combating the Drug Menace in Sri Lanka. On 26 June, it debated and approved an Order under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, and continued the adjournment debate on Combating the Drug Menace. Includes 12 infographics in English. 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8277 Prioritizing the Care Economy for an Inclusive Sri Lanka Gamage, Savant; Gunewardena, Dileni; Munas, Hasna; Perera, Ashvin; Sooriyamudali, Chinthani Unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW) sustains households and supports the functioning of the broader economy, yet it remains largely invisible in economic policy and national accounting frameworks in Sri Lanka. Performed predominantly by women, UCDW includes childcare, eldercare, cooking, cleaning, and other household maintenance activities that shape well-being, labour market participation, and gender relations. This paper synthesizes findings from two studies: a desk-based review of Sri Lanka’s care economy and a valuation of UCDW using data from the 2017 National Time Use Survey. Using replacement cost methods, the study estimates that the value of unpaid care and domestic work is equivalent to approximately 14% of GDP, with women contributing 86% of this value. The findings highlight the substantial but unrecognized economic contribution of care work and its implications for female labour force participation, gender inequality, and social welfare. The paper identifies significant gaps in care-related policies and services and argues for greater recognition of UCDW within economic policymaking through improved measurement, satellite accounting, expanded care services, and policies that promote a more equitable distribution of care responsibilities. Prioritizing the care economy, the paper argues, is essential for inclusive growth, social well-being, and economic resilience in Sri Lanka. 6p. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z https://archive.veriteresearch.org/handle/456/8276 Youth Labour Market Assessment: Sri Lanka 2018 - Key findings Econ Team, Verité Research The Youth Labour Market Assessment of 2018 builds on the groundwork laid in the preceding year and is based on the primary research undertaken by Verité Research. This report is an abridged version of the full report and includes the key findings and recommendations that are pertinent to the private sector, the donor community and TVET training providers. 31p. The full report can be accessed from the link below. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z