Opinion: The Importance of maintaining FDIs amidst changing governments
By Jithendra Antonio: As the presidential election draws near, the people are eagerly awaiting the next era of Sri Lanka. There is no doubt that the result …
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Opinion: Is Sri Lanka’s state sector as inefficient as alleged?
By Indika Hettiarachchi As Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections get closer there are growing accusations that politicians have contributed to …
Opinion: Click to Give – The Future of Digital Fundraising in Sri Lanka
By Chaya Dissanayake: Digital fundraising is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka.The Doing Good Index 2024 reveals the level of digital technology adoption in Sri …
Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Make-or-Break Moment, The Leadership Sri Lanka Needs
By Jithendra Antonio As Sri Lanka emerges from an unprecedented economic crisis that has shaken the foundations of its society, the nation stands at a pivotal …
Opinion: Easing Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Burden: Who Needs a State Pension?
By Priyanka Jayawardena: Public sector workers’ pensions are paid by tax revenue, with 12% of government revenue allocated for pensions. An IPS analysis …
UNICOM TIC, Jaffna’s New Tech Talent Incubator
By Jekhan Aruliah I know people for whom Rs10k is a lot, and others where Rs1million is not a lot. But for rich and poor one thing is the same. We all have 60 …
Opinion: One Update, Global Chaos, The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call We Can’t Ignore
When a Software Update Grounded the World: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Crisis and the Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Overhaul By Jithendra Antonio In the …
Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Path to Prosperity – Harnessing Foreign Investment Amid Climate & Political Challenges
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka, an island nation rich in history and culture, is grappling with severe economic vulnerabilities. With limited land and finite …
K.C.Vignarajah, 1940-2024, An Appreciation
By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Kangasu Chelvadurai Vignarajah, known to many by his initials KC, in 2016. I remember from that first meeting, a dinner of the …
Seasonal Swings in Sri Lanka’s Mango Market: A Balancing Act with Economic Insights
By Chandula Idirisinghe Sri Lanka's mango industry, deeply woven into the cultural fabric and dietary needs of Sri Lanka, is thriving with a 12.2% production …
Op-Ed: Journey Towards a Brighter Future: Reflections from Outgoing WB Group Country Management
The outgoing World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka, Chiyo …
Opinion: Catalyzing MSMEs amid rising poverty?
By Indika Hettiarachchi As Sri Lankan economy is recovering from the economic crisis, there are lot of discussions on catalyzing the ailing micro, small and …
Opinion: Establishing a Climate Change Fund – A Crucial Step for Sri Lanka’s Economic Future
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka is at a critical juncture. Ranked 116th out of 182 countries on the climate vulnerability index, the nation faces escalating …
Opinion – From Socialism to Success: Sweden’s Economic Evolution
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil Introduction Both Sweden and Sri Lanka profess to follow Democratic Socialism. But Sweden has seemingly produced a more successful …
Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Graphite and Turning Tides in International Electric Vehicle Value Chains
By Chaya Dissanayake and Rashmi Anupama The global demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is projected to reach a staggering 80 million units by 2050, with the …
New Year, New VAT: Can Sri Lanka’s Poor Cope with the Increase?
By Lakshila Wanigasinghe: Ringing in the new year for Sri Lankans was an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 18% and a withdrawal of tax …
Understanding Informal Remittances During a Crisis: Experience from Sri Lanka
By Dr Bilesha Weeraratne, Piyumi Ranadewa and Manisha Weeraddana: Introduction Remittances carry vast economic implications for recipient countries at both …
Navigating the Pharma Landscape in Sri Lanka: A Personal Reflection
By Dr Sayuru Samarasundera: Taking paracetamol when you are having a headache or bandaging your child's scrap when the child got hurt while playing does not …
Public Investment for SDG Financing in Sri Lanka: Reality or Myth?
By Dr Lakmini Fernando Realising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 requires substantial investment allocation, especially for developing economies …
NurtureLeap, turning Jaffna’s raw talent into IT professionals
By Jekhan Aruliah For all its catastrophic consequences COVID-19 lockdowns at least had a silver lining for Sri Lanka’s towns and cities beyond the Western …