March
DigitALL – Are Sri Lankan women abandoned in digital transformation?
Article by Lakshila Wanigasinghe
Ada Derana Business 8 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Economy Next 8 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 8 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 9 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 10 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today 11 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 12 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Southern Voice 15 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Why Promoting Decent Work Matters More Than Just Any Job for Sri Lankan Women
Article by Dr Nisha Arunatilake
The Morning 15 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 16 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 17 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 19 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Case for Banning Single Stick Cigarettes: Options for Effective Implementation
Press Release
Daily Mirror 31 March 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
February
Call for Proposals: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2023
Press Release
Daily FT 2 February 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 3 February 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Non-State Actors in Sri Lankan’s Education Sector
Media Coverage
The Island 7 February 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Press Release
Ceylon Today 7 February 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times 19 February 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Promoting Access to Decent Work in Sri Lanka
Article by Dr Nisha Arunatilake and Suresh Ranasinghe
Development Asia 27 February 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
January
Sri Lanka’s Hard Road to Recovery from Economic and Political Crisis
Article by Dr Dushni Weerakoon
East Asia Forum 8 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lanka Web 8 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 11 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
ASPI 18 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Transforming Tobacco Farming in Sri Lanka
Press Release
Daily Mirror 12 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 13 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 15 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Tobacco Reporter 16 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Island 17 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka and the SDGs: Impacts of COVID-19 and the Economic Crisis
Policy Insight
Daily Mirror 13 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Economy Next 13 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 13 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 15 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News 23 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Non-State Actors in Sri Lankan’s Education Sector (IPS Event)
Media Coverage
News First 26 January 2023
Daily Mirror 27 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Press Release
Daily News 27 January 2023
The Morning 27 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
Improving TVET outcomes in Sri Lanka: better partnerships with non-state actors can help
Article by Dr Nisha Arunatilake
UNESCO Blog 31 January 2023 [ Article PDF Format ]
December
Taxing Tobacco: Why the 2023 Budget Should Increase Tobacco Taxes by IPS Researchers
Sunday Observer 18 December 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Webinar – The Doing Good Index 2022
The Morning 6 December 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Food Crisis: Causes and Consequences – Policy Insight
Sunday Observer 11 December 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: An Opportunity to Advance Gender Parity – Policy Insight
Sunday Observer 4 December 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 14 December 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
November
Driving Policy Action in Sri Lanka from Economic Crisis to Recovery by Chathurrdhika Yogarajah and Kimuthu Kiringoda
The Morning 1 November
Lanka Business Online 2 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 6 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 8 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Taxing Tobacco: Why the 2023 Budget Should Increase Tobacco Taxes by IPS Researchers
Daily Mirror 10 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lanka Business Online 10 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 11 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 11 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 11 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Promoting Access to Decent Work Amidst Economic Crisis – Policy Insight
The Morning 11 November 2022
Sunday Observer 13 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Rising School Dropouts: The Plight of Estate Children in Sri Lanka by Himani Vithanage
The Morning 18 November 2022
The Island (part 1) 18 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island (part 2) 22 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 19 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Webinar – The Doing Good Index 2022
The Island 24 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times 27 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 27 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 29 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Food Crisis: Causes and Consequences – Policy Insight
The Morning 23 November 2022
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: An Opportunity to Advance Gender Parity – Policy Insight
Economy Next 28 November 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
October
Project Inception Workshop on Food Loss Mitigation in Mango and Tomato Value Chains in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The Island 2 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 6 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 18 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Private insurance policies launched to protect elephants in Kenya and Sri Lanka
IIED 6 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Food Fight: Sri Lanka’s Battle for Food Security by Lakshila Wanigasinghe
Lanka Business Online 19 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 20 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Southern Voice 20 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2022’ Report Launch and Seminar
Pre-Event
Daily News 18 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 19 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Post-Event
News First 25 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derana 25 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 26 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Newswire 26 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today 26 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 26 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News26 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 26 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 27 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 27 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today 27 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 27 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times 30 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT 31 October 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
September
Harnessing the Potential of Traditional Medicine in Sri Lanka by Dilani Hirimuthugodage
Development Asia 27 September 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
August
IPS Proposals for the Interim Budget
Ada Derana Business 1 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 2 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 2 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 7 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Winners and Losers of Sri Lanka’s Work from Home Policy by Suresh Ranasinghe and Dr Nisha Arunatilake
The Island 11 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 12 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Stagflation in Sri Lanka? Risks and Policy Responses by Binura Seneviratne
Daily Mirror 11 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 12 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 14 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
A Fiscal Council for Sri Lanka: Pathway to Regaining Fiscal Credibility by Dr Lakmini Fernando
Times Online 30 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 31 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News 31 August 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
July
Good Riddance to the FBR: What Next to Increase Migrant Remittances to Sri Lanka? By Dr Bilesha Weeraratne
Daily Mirror 5 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 8 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Crisis of Legitimacy by Dr Dushni Weerakoon
East Asia Forum 16 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lesson from Sri Lanka: Don’t wait for a crisis to act Featuring Dr Nisha Arunatilake
Annapurna Express 15 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Deepening Economic Crisis: The Plight of the Poor by Lakshila Wanigasinghe
Ada Derena Business 18 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 19 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 23 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Runaway Inflation and the Limits of Monetary Policy by Dr Dushni Weerakoon
Ada Derena Business 27 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 28 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 28 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today 30 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 30 July 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
June
Global Oil Price Volatility: How Can Sri Lanka Cope? Article by Binura Seniviratne
Daily Mirror 2 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 2 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 2 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 5 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Taxing Tobacco: Benefits and Burdens of Beedi Taxes to Sri Lanka’s Economy Article by Erandathie Pathiraja
Daily Mirror 21 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 21 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Political Economy of Fiscal Policies and Regulations to Promote Healthy Diets in Sri Lanka – Policy Insight
Ada Derena 6 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times 6 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 7 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning 7 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 13 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Towards a Developed Urban Transportation System: Lessons for Sri Lanka – IPS Press Release
Ada Derena 21 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lanka Business Online 21 June 2022
Daily Mirror 23 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 26 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Troubled Transportation: Lessons for Colombo from Manila, Bangkok and Hong Kong – Policy Insight
Ada Derena Business 27 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lanka Business Online 27 June 2022
Daily Mirror 28 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News 28 June 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
May
Private Tutoring Amidst Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: Issues Faced by Students by Usha Perera
Ada Derena 24 May 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror 25 May 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island 27 May 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer 29 May 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
April
Currency Board: A Solution to Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis? Article by Asanka Wijesinghe
Daily Mirror 1 April 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
March
Currency board: A solution to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? by Asanka Wijesinghe
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Economic Implications for Sri Lanka
Article by Asanka Wijesinghe
The Island, 1 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 1 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror ,1 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer , 13 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Press Release
The Island, 4 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT , 5 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Geographical Indications for Sri Lankan Products: The Need to Expand Local Registration
Article by Dilani Hirimuthugodage and Piyumi Rasangi
Ada Derana, 7 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning , 7 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror , 8 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 10 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Breaking the Bias: Increasing Women’s Political Participation in Sri Lanka
Article by Lakshila Wanigasinghe
Daily Mirror, 9 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer , 20 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Reducing Women’s Employment Vulnerability in Sri Lanka Beyond the Pandemic
Article by Sunimalee Madurawala
Development Asia , 7 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Call for Proposals: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2022
Press Release
Daily Mirror , 5 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 7 March 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Food Security in the BIMSTEC Region: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s Smart Farming
Article by Manoj Thibbotuwawa
Daily FT, 30 March 2022
February
Youth Migration: Challenges and Opportunities for Sri Lanka
By Thisuri Ekanayake
The Morning, 8 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derana, 8 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
LBO, 8 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 9 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 12 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 13 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Southern Voice, 21 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Pro-poor Tourism: Can it Reduce Poverty in Sri Lanka?
By Kimuthu Kiringoda
Ada Derana, 14 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
LBO, 14 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 15 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 15 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 19 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 20 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Asia Research News, 25 February 2022 [ 25 Feb 2022 (Asia Research News)]
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Economic Implications for Sri Lanka
By Dr Asanka Wijesinghe
Ada Derana, 28 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Southern Voice, 28 February 2022 [ Article PDF Format]
January
Tangled Diplomacy of Sri Lanka’s Currency Crisis
By Dr Dushni Weerakoon
Daily Mirror, 3 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Sovereign Foreign Debt: To Restructure or Not?
By Dr Dushni Weerakoon
LBO, 13 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 14 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 14 January 2022[ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 14 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 14 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Asia Research News, 31 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Bangladesh – Sri Lanka Preferential Trade Agreement: Gains and Policy Challenges
By Dr Asanka Wijesinghe and Chathurrdhika Yogarajah
The Island, 22 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 25 January 2022 [ Article PDF Format ]
December
Himani Vithanage Wins IPS’ Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant for 2021
Sunday Observer 5 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Plastic Pandemic: The Ecological Fallout of COVID-19 and Policy Options for Sri Lanka
By Ruwan Samaraweera
The Morning,7 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 8 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror , 8 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT , 8 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today , 8 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Asia Research News , 13 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Black, White and Grey Markets: The dynamics of foreign exchange and remittances in Sri Lanka
By Dr Bilesha Weeraratne
LBO ,17 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT ,18 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island ,18 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News ,28 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Tangled Diplomacy of Sri Lanka’s Currency Crisis
By Dr Dushni Weerakoon
East Asia Forum, 30 December 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
November
Winner of IPS’ Policy Pitch Contest
The Island, 2 November 2021
The Morning, 3 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
IPS Proposals for Budget 2022
Daily FT, 8 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 9 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 8 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 9 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 15 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 8 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 9 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Reopening Schools in the New Normal: Key Focus Areas for Sri Lanka
By Ashani Abayasekara and Usha Perera
Daily Mirror, 17 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 18 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 19 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 20 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Budget 2022 Proposals: Reactions from IPS Researchers
The Morning, 15 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 16 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 16 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News, 16 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derana Biz, 16 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lanka Business Online, 16 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 28 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Himani Vithanage Wins IPS’ Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant for 2021
Sunday Times, 25 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 26 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 26 November 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
October
GSP+ Withdrawal: How Would it Impact Sri Lanka’s Economy?
By Asanka Wijesinghe
The Island, 1 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Healing the Ozone Layer: The Need for a National Cooling Policy (NCP) for Sri Lanka
By Ruwan Samaraweera
Daily Mirror, 5 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 7 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2021’ Report Launch Webinar Series
Pre-event
The Morning, 8 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News, 8 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 9 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 9 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 9 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 10 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Sunday Times, 10 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 10 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Post-event
The Island, 13 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 13 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 13 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 16 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 16 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 16 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times, 17 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times, 17 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 18 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Lanka Business Online, 18 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derana Biz, 18 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 19 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 22 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 24 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derana Biz, 25 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 31 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Policy Insight: COVID-19, the Global Economy and Sri Lanka’s External Sector Outlook
LBO, 26 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derana Biz, 26 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 29 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 29 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Winner of IPS’ Policy Pitch Contest
Daily FT, 28 October 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
September
Multi-sectoral Collaboration: Vital for Sri Lanka to Achieve Universal Health Coverage
The Morning, 1 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 3 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 5 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Macroeconomic Policy Setting: Cohesion or Confusion?
By Dushni Weerakoon
The Morning, 2 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 4 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 5 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Bridging the Gaps: The COVID-19 Crisis and Sri Lanka’s Healthcare Response
By Priyanka Jayawardena
The Morning, 3 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 3 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 7 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 12 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Gender-based Employment Segregation: Does it Increase Women’s Vulnerability Amidst COVID-19?
By Sunimalee Madurawala
Daily Mirror, 8 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 12 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 21 September 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
GSP+ Withdrawal: How Would it Impact Sri Lanka’s Economy?
By Asanka Wijesinghe
Daily Mirror, 29 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 29 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Times, 29 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
LBO, 29 September 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
August
IPS’ Policy Pitch Contest – 2021
Sunday Observer, 1 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily News, 3 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 5 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Thinakaran, 8 August 2021
Tamil Mirror, 9 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Silumina, 9 August 2021
Mawbima, 9 August 2021
Lankadeepa, 11 August 2021
Righting the Ship: The X-Press Pearl Disaster and the Imperative for Regional Maritime Cooperation
By Githmi Rabel
The Island, 10 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 10 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 10 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
LBO, 10 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
News First, 11 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 29 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Leave No One Behind: Building a Disability-Inclusive COVID-19 Recovery Plan for Sri Lanka
By Lakshila Wanigasinghe
Daily Mirror, 17 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 17 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 22 August 2021
The Island, 25 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Virtual Policy Dialogue on Planning for Universal Health Coverage Amidst the 4Ds of Health Transitions
Daily Mirror, 23 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 24 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 24 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 24 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Multi-sectoral Collaboration: Vital for Sri Lanka to Achieve Universal Health Coverage
Daily Mirror, 30 August 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Macroeconomic Policy Setting: Cohesion or Confusion?
By Dushni Weerakoon
Daily Mirror, 31 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 31 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Island, 31 August 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
July
Employer-supported Childcare: A Solution to Labour Shortages
By Amanda Balasooriya
Sunday Times , 27 July 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 31 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
IPS’ Policy Pitch Contest – 2021
Daily Mirror, 30 July 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sri Lanka’s Labour Market Amidst COVID-19: The Need for Targetted Interventions
By Nisha Arunatilake
Sunday Observer, 4 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
News 1st, 8 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
COVID-19 and the Burden of Child Undernutrition in Sri Lanka
By Wimal Nanayakkara
Daily Mirror, 2 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 4 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 18 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Employer-supported Childcare: A Solution to Labour Shortages?
By Amanda Balasooriya
Lanka Business Online, 26 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 27 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 27 July 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
June
Sri Lanka’s Labour Market Amidst COVID-19: The Need for Targetted Interventions
By Nisha Arunatilake
Sunday Times, 28 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derena Biz, 28 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 29 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 29 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 30 Jun 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
No strings attached tariff eliminations key for Bangladesh-Sri Lanka FTA: IPS researchers
By Asanka Wijesinghe
Daily FT, 29 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 29 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 30 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Quitters as Winners: The Role of Tobacco Free Zones in Smoking Cessation
By Chathurga Karunanayake
Daily Mirror, 1 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 1 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Trade in the Pandemic Era: A One-year Assessment
By Asanka Wijesinghe
Lanka Business Online, 2 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 3 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily FT, 3 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 6 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 12 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 20 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Mitigating Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 Education Crisis: Priority Areas for Action
By Ashani Abaysekara and Thisali de Silva
Lanka Business Online, 7 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derena Biz, 9 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 12 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 13 June, 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 14 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
COVID-19, Fiscal Policy and Public Debt in Emerging Economies
By Harini Weerasekera
Daily Mirror, 16 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 20 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 26 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 27 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
COVID-19 and Sri Lanka’s External Sector: Challenges and Policy Choices
By Tharindu Udayanga
Lanka Business Online, 17 June 2021[ Article PDF Format ]
Daily Mirror, 18 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ada Derena Biz, 18 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
The Morning, 20 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Ceylon Today, 21 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format ]
Sunday Observer, 27 June 2021 [ Article PDF Format]
May
Palm Oil ban in Sri Lanka: Is it sustainable?
By Erandathie Pathiraja
Ceylon Today, 1 May 2021[ Article PDF Format 351 KB ]
The Morning, 2 May 2021[ Article PDF Format 722 KB ]
The Island, 3 May 2021[ Article PDF Format 600 KB ]
How should Sri Lanka Finance COVID-19 vaccination rollout?
By Harini Weerasekera and Kithmina Hewage
Daily Mirror, 6 May 2021 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily News, 6 May 2021 [ Article PDF Format770 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 8 May 2021 [ Article PDF Format 273 KB ]
The Morning, 9 May 2021[ Article PDF Format 2MB]
Sunday Observer, 14 May 2021 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 17 May 2021 [ Article PDF Format 593 KB ]
April
New IPS Publication – Talking Tobacco: How Reduced Consumption Benefits the Economy
Sunday Times, 4 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 175 KB ]
Daily FT, 6 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 738 KB ]
Sunday Observer, 25 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 136 KB ]
New IPS publication – ‘Resource Digest: Pandemics, Public Health and Economic Prosperity’
Daily FT, 1 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 673 KB ]
Lanka Talks, 1 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 111 KB ]
Sunday Observer, 11 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 180 KB ]
Policy Insight on ‘Smoking, Poverty and the Economy: The Case for Stronger Tobacco Control Policies’
Daily FT, 8 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 259 KB ]
Sunday Observer, 18 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 317 KB ]
CPD-IPS-SV Webinar on Recovery of the Apparel Sectors of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from the COVID-19 Crisis
Pre-event
Lanka Business Online, 19 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 789KB ]
Daily Mirror, 20 April 2021
Daily FT, 20 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 492 KB ]
Dhaka Tribune, 20 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 2000 KB ]
Post-event
The Business Standard, 21 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 200 KB ]
The Daily Star, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 179 KB ]
Daily News, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 745 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 109 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 118 KB ]
Fashionating World, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 177 KB ]
Business Outlook, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 660 KB ]
Prothom Alo, 22 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 660 KB ]
Daily FT, 23 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 170 KB ]
India Blooms, 23 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 275 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 24 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 233 KB ]
The Sunday Times, 25 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 186 KB ]
Fashionating World, 26 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 493 KB ]
Creating a Culture of Creativity: The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights
Blog written by Dilani Hirimuthugodage
Daily Mirror, 27 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 171 KB ]
Daily FT, 27 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 273 KB ]
The Island, 27 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 597 KB ]
Daily News, 27 April 2021[ Article PDF Format 501KB ]
Palm Oil Ban in Sri Lanka: Is it Sustainable?
By Erandathie Pathiraja
Daily Mirror, 30 April 2021 [ Article PDF Format 466KB ]
March
Towards Zero Poverty: Why Effective Targeting of Samurdhi Transfers is Essential
Blog Article by Lakshila Wanigasinghe
Lanka Business Online, 3 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 614 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 4 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 392 KB ]
Daily FT, 4 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 356 KB ]
Working Remotely in the Age of COVID: Who is Left Behind?
Blog written by Nisha Arunatilake and Chamini Thilanka
Lanka Business Online, 8 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 463 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 9 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 195 KB ]
Daily FT, 12 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 253 KB ]
Beyond Turmeric: How Import Controls are Impacting Sri Lanka’s Economy
Blog written by Asanka Wijesinghe
Lanka Business Online, 17 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 1000 KB ]
Economy Next, 17 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 911 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 18 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 325 KB ]
The Island, 22 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 568 KB ]
Special Feature Article on Social Perceptions on the Role of Women Must change
By Sunimalee Madurawala
Daily Mirror, 23 March 2021[ Article PDF Format 136 KB ]
Forest Restoration: Where Does Sri Lanka Stand?
Blog written by Ruwan Samaraweera
Daily Mirror, 24 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 389 KB ]
Daily News, 24 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 631 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 24 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 743 KB ]
Talking Tobacco: How Reduced Consumption Benefits the Household
Blog written by Priyanka Jayawardena
Daily Mirror, 25 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 262 KB ]
Daily FT, 25 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 640 KB ]
The Island, 25 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 593 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 27 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 622 KB ]
Special Feature: Achieving Gender Equality: Quō Vādis, Sri Lanka?
By IPS Research Team
Daily Mirror, 29 March 2021
Lanka Business Online, 29 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 615 KB ]
New IPS Publication – Talking Tobacco: How Reduced Consumption Benefits the Economy
Daily News, 30 March 2021 [ Article PDF Format 400 KB ]
February
Call for Proposals: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2021
Lanka Business Online, 17 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 372 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 18 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 82 KB ]
Daily FT, 19 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 148 KB ]
The Sunday Island, 21 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 562 KB ]
The Island, 22 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 585 KB ]
IPS webinar on ‘Recovery of Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector from the COVID-19 Crisis’
Pre-event
Daily FT, 2 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 145 KB ]
The Island, 2 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 591 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 2 February 2021
Post-event
Daily FT, 3 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 187 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 6 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 158 KB ]
Daily FT, 6 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 186 KB ]
The Island, 6 February 2021 [ Article PDF Format 578 KB ]
January
Human-Elephant Conflict: Can Insurance Help Affected Communities?
Blog Article by Ruwan Samaraweera
Daily Mirror, 12 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 577 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 12 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 312 KB ]
Daily FT, 16 Jan 2021 [ Article PDF Format 387 KB ]
Sri Lanka’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery: The Need for Inclusive Economic Growth
Blog written by Wimal Nanayakkara
Daily Mirror, 22 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 395KB ]
Lanka Business Online, 22 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 751 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 23 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 454 KB ]
Daily News, 25 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 765 KB ]
Education Equity in Sri Lanka: A pathway out of Poverty
Blog written by Wimal Nanayakkara
Sunday Observer, 17 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 181 KB ]
Tobacco Tax and Budget 2021
Article written by Harini Weerasekera
Sunday Observer, 17 Jan 2021[ Article PDF Format 167 KB ]
How Sri Lankan Remittances are Defying COVID-19
Blog written by Bilesha Weeraratne
East Asia Forum, 28 January 2021[ Article PDF Format 120 KB ]
September
South-South Investment: A Necessary Synergy with Development Finance – Blog Article by Kithmina Hewage to mark International Day for South-South Cooperation on 12 September 2017
Daily Mirror, 12 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 243 KB ]
Daily FT, 12 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 339 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 12 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Island, 15 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 367 KB ]
Unpaid Care Work: The Overlooked Barrier in Women’s Economic Empowerment – Blog Article by Anarkalee Perera
Groundviews, 15 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 478 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 20 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 485 KB ]
Nation, 23 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 109 KB ]
ADB-ATTN Development Forum 2017 – Media Coverage
Economynext, 20 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 992 KB ]
Economynext, 20 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Daily Mirror, 21 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 164 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 21 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily FT, 21 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 3MB ]
Daily FT, 22 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 951 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 22 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 308 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 24 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Sunday Observer, 24 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 164 KB ]
Economy Next, 23 October 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating: Distribution and Revenue Implications of Sri Lanka’s New Inland Revenue Act – Blog Article by Nisha Arunatilake and Priyanka Jayawardena
LBO, 25 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 260 KB ]
Economy Next, 25 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 949 KB ]
Daily Mirror , 26 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 397 KB ]
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Ceylon Today , 26 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Island, 28 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 529 KB ]
IPS Auditorium Named After Late Dr. Saman Kelegama – IPS Press Release
Daily Mirror, 27 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB]
Daily FT, 27 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 515 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 27 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 533 KB ]
August
A Mess as Old as Time: The Economic Cost of Natural Disasters in Sri Lanka – Blog Article by Semini Satarasinghe
Daily FT, 02 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB]
Ceylon Today, 02 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily Mirror, 02 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Island, 08 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 678 KB ]
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement: Sri Lanka Reaping the Benefits from Preferential Trade – Blog Article by Saman Kelegama
Daily FT, 09 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB]
Ceylon Today, 09 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily Mirror, 09 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Standards for Non-Standard Forms of Employment in Sri Lanka – Policy Insight
The Island, 15 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 430 KB ]
Daily FT, 15 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 469 KB ]
Ending the Test Score Horse Race: Transforming Sri Lanka’s Education – Blog Article by Ashani Abayasekara
The Island, 19 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 433 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 20 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily Mirror, 21 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Living Wage Study for the Estate Sector, Sri Lanka: Stakeholder Validation Workshop – IPS Concept Note / IPS Press Release / Media Coverage
Daily Mirror, 22 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily FT, 23 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 84 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 25 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 371 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 28 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2 MB ]
Daily FT, 28 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB]
The Hindu, 09 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Achieving Food Security: A Plausible Reality or a Pipedream for Sri Lanka? – Blog Article by Manoj Thibbotuwawa and Erin Leonard
Daily Mirror, 23 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily FT, 23 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 758 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 23 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
The Island, 25 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 591 KB ]
Nation, 09 Sept. 2017[ Article PDF Format 144 KB ]
An Uphill Battle for Sri Lanka: Addressing the Loss and Damage of Climate-Induced Disasters – ClimateNet Article by Kanchana Wickramasinghe and Athula Senaratne
Ceylon Today, 25 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily Mirror, 28 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Island, 31 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 419 KB ]
July
Sri Lanka’s New Regionalism: Looking Beyond South Asia – Blog Article by Kithmina Hewage
South Asian Voices, 04 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 372 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 20 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Daily FT, 20 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Ceylon Today, 21 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
The Island, 22 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 420 KB ]
Nation, 29 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 137 KB ]
Human Development: Sri Lanka’s Achievements and Challenges – Blog Article by Wimal Nanayakkara
Daily Mirror, 05 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Ceylon Today, 05 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Daily FT, 06 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
The Island, 08 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 832 KB ]
Nation, 08 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 136 KB ]
The Climate Challenge: Bridging the Information Gap through Innovative Climatic Information Products (CIPs) – ClimateNet Article by Athula Senaratne and Kapila Premaratne
Daily Mirror, 11 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 735 KB ]
Daily FT, 11 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1005 KB ]
The Island, 15 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 527 KB ]
Regulating Microinsurance in Sri Lanka: Striking a Balance – Blog Article by Manavee Abeyawickrama
Daily Mirror, 13 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 407 KB ]
The Island, 13 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 406 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 14 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Nation, 15 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 98 KB ]
Path to Skills Development: Helping Sri Lankan Youth Navigate the Hurdle of O-Level – Blog Article by Ashani Abayasekara and Nisha Arunatilake to mark World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2017
Ceylon Today, 16 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily Mirror, 18 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 544 KB ]
Nation, 22 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 68 KB ]
A Temporary Salve: Implications of an Oil Bear Market on the Sri Lankan Economy – Article by Vishvanathan Subramaniam
Daily FT, 21 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 747 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 24 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB]
Ceylon Today, 25 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
The Island, 27 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 377 KB ]
Nation, 29 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 94 KB ]
Women in the Sri Lankan Workforce: Dissecting Education and Female Labour Force Participation – Blog Article by Nisha Arunatilake
Ceylon Today, 31 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Daily Mirror, 31 July 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Island, 05 August 2017[ Article PDF Format 647 KB ]
June
Connecting People to Nature: A Need of the Hour for Sri Lanka – Blog Article by Kanchana Wickramasinghe to mark World Environment Day on 05 June 2017
Daily Mirror, 05 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
The Island, 05 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 376 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 05 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Daily FT, 05 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 200 KB ]
Regional Economic Integration in the Bay of Bengal – Blog Article by Saman Kelegama to mark 20 years since the establishment of BIMSTEC on 06 June 2017
The Island, 06 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 356 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 06 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB]
Daily FT, 06 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 822 KB ]
Nation, 10 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 107 KB ]
Oceans and Sri Lanka’s Future: Towards a Blue Economy – Blog Article by Athula Senaratne to mark World Oceans Day on 08 June 2017
Daily FT, 07 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 721KB ]
Daily Mirror, 08 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Ceylon Today, 08 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
The Island, 12 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 363 KB ]
Nation, 17 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 134 KB ]
Microinsurance in Sri Lanka: Big Opportunities, Small Outreach – Blog Article by Manoj Thibbotuwawa
The Island, 14 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 529 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 14 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB ]
Daily FT, 14 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 499 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 14 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 856 KB ]
Nation, 17 June2017[ Article PDF Format 114 KB ]
Bridging the Skill Gap: A Challenge in Sri Lanka’s Quest for Economic Growth – Blog Article by Priyanka Jayawardena
Daily Mirror, 22 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB ]
Ceylon Today, 22 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 1MB]
The Island, 23 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 314 KB ]
Daily FT, 23 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 621 KB ]
Daily News, 23 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 638 KB ]
Crunching the Numbers: What is the Real Export Benefit of GSP Plus to Sri Lanka? – Blog Article by Janaka Wijayasiri
Sunday Observer, 25 June 2017 [ Article PDF Format 450 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 25 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 2MB]
Daily FT, 28 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 3MB ]
Daily Mirror, 28 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 663 KB ]
The Island, 28 June 2017[ Article PDF Format 436 KB ]
May
Sri Lanka’s Debt Overhang: Getting Better, or Worse? – Blog Article by Dushni Weerakoon
Economy Next, 02 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 175 KB ]
Daily FT, 03 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 225 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 03 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 201 KB ]
Daily News, 03 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 150 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 04 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 182 KB ]
Nation, 06 May 2017[ Article PDF Format KB ]
‘Come Together’: Raising Standards in the Sri Lankan Pepper Industry – Blog Article by Janaka Wijayasiri
Daily FT, 05 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 211 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 05 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 301 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 07 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 120 KB ]
The Island, 09 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 170 KB ]
Nation, 13 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 306 KB ]
Daily News, 15 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 291 KB ]
GSP-Plus: An Elixir or Just Palliation for Sri Lanka’s Export Woes? – Blog Article by Kithmina Hewage and Semini Satarasinghe
The Island, 18 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 160 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 18 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 377 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 18 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 120 KB ]
Daily FT, 18 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 500KB ]
Daily News, 18 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 289 KB ]
Sri Lanka Brief, 18 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 371 KB ]
Nation, 20 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 440 KB ]
World No Tobacco Day: Where Does Sri Lanka Stand? – Blog Article by G. D. Dayaratne to mark World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2017
The Island, 31 May 2017[ Article PDF Format 141 KB ]
April
Managing Wastewater in Sri Lanka: An Uncomfortable Reality – Blog Article by Athula Senaratne to mark World Water Day on 22 March 2017
The Nation, 01 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 229 KB ]
The Dwindling Stitching Hands: Labour Shortages in the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 04 April 2017 [ Article PDF Format 291 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 04 April 2017 [ Article PDF Format 263 KB ]
Daily FT, 04 April 2017 [ Article PDF Format 246 KB ]
The Island, 06 April 2017 [ Article PDF Format 156 KB ]
The Nation, 08 April 2017 [ Article PDF Format 256 KB ]
IPS assists MCC in identifying binding constraints on access to land – IPS Press Release
Daily FT, 06 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 200 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 11 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 110 KB ]
The Island, 11 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 67 KB ]
Breaking the Silence on Depression: Challenging Task for Sri Lanka – Blog Article by Samanthi Bandara to mark World Health Day on 07 April 2017
The Island, 07 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 110 KB ]
Daily FT, 07 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 113 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 07 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 143 KB ]
Consumer Rights Day 2017 Forum on ‘Consumer Rights in the Digital Age’
The Island, 09 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 158 KB ]
Pay as You Throw! A Solution to Sri Lanka’s Mounting Garbage Issue?
Daily FT, 25 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 251 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 25 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 278 KB ]
The Island, 25 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 116 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 25 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 220 KB ]
Role of IPRs in Stimulating Innovations – Blog Article by Dilani Hirimuthugodage to mark World IP Day on 26 April 2017
Daily FT, 26 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 410 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 27 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 248 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 28 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 226 KB ]
Status of Poverty in Sri Lanka Based on Different Poverty Lines
Daily Mirror, 28 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 345 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 30 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 238 KB ]
Sunday Observer, 30 April 2017[ Article PDF Format 301 KB ]
March
Consumer Rights Day 2017 Forum on ‘Consumer Rights in the Digital Age’ –IPS Press Release and media coverage
Economy Next, 16th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 200 KB ]
Economy Next, 17th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 160 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 17th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 239 KB ]
The Island, 18th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 145 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 19th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 202 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 20th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 218 KB ]
Daily FT, 20th March 2017[ Article PDF Format 413 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 22nd March 2017[ Article PDF Format 181 KB ]
Managing Wastewater in Sri Lanka: An Uncomfortable Reality – Blog Article by Athula Senaratne to mark World Water Day on 22nd March 2017
Daily FT, 21 March 2017[ Article PDF Format 199 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 22 March 2017[ Article PDF Format 245 KB ]
Asian Sun, 24 March 2017[ Article PDF Format 236 KB ]
World TB Day 2017: Unite to End Tuberculosis – Blog Article by Yolanthika Ellepola to mark World TB Day on 24th March 2017
Daily Mirror, 24 March 2017 [ Article PDF Format 239 KB ]
The Island, 24 March 2017 [ Article PDF Format 145 KB ]
Daily FT, 24 March 2017 [ Article PDF Format 312 KB ]
February
Sri Lanka and the Pivot to Asia in the New Global Order
Daily FT, 08 February 2017 [ Article PDF Format 375 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 08 February 2017 [ Article PDF Format 280 KB ]
Island, 08 February 2017 [ Article PDF Format 183 KB ]
Combating Labour Shortages by Mobilizing Sri Lanka’s Youth to Be Economically Active
Economynext, 13 February 2017
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Daily Mirror, 14 February 2017
Daily News, 15 February 2017
[ Article PDF Format 154 KB ]
Nation, 18 February 2017
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Women’s Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka: An Inquiry into the Key Social and Cultural Constraints – Blog Article by Anarkalee Perera to mark the World Day of Social Justice on 20th February 2017.
Sunday Observer, 19 February 2017
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Daily Mirror, 21 February 2017
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IPS and WEF Co-curate transformation map for Sri Lanka – IPS Press Release
Daily FT, 17 February 2017
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Daily News, 17 February 2017
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The Island, 17 February 2017
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November
Fiscal Policy for Growth: Sustainable Financing for Development
Daily FT, 4th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 847 KB ]
The Island, 6th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 372 KB ]
Promoting exports and FDI under financing constraints
Daily FT, 9th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 907 KB ]
Intellectual Property Rights as a Tool for Enhancing Ecotourism in Sri Lanka
South Asia Monitor, 1st November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 190 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 2nd November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1300 KB ]
The Island, 3rd November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 460 KB ]
Burning Health Costs for Poor in Sri Lanka
Daily News, 18th Novemember 2016 [ Article PDF Format 636 KB ]
Daily FT, 18th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 776 KB ]
Crop Insurance: Is it Workable in Sri Lanka?
The Island, 22nd November 216 [ Article PDF Format 347 KB ]
Economy Next, 23rd November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 928 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 23rd November 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Trade is Not Just for Big Businesses: Role of Sri Lankan SMEs in Trade
Daily Mirror, 29th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 902 KB ]
The Island, 30th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 333 KB ]
Daily News, 30th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1690 KB ]
Daily FT, 30th November 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1730 KB ]
October
Sri Lanka State of the Economy 2016 Report
Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2016’ argues for sound fiscal policy setting
The Island, 24th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 337 KB ]
Daily FT, 26th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 304 KB ]
Policy Perspectives
Daily FT, 22nd October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 809 KB ]
World Mental Health Day 2016: Why Sri Lanka Need Comprehensive and Integrated Responses to Mental Health Issues
The Island, 10th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 429 KB ]
Daily FT, 10th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 853 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 10th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1180 KB ]
Regulating Financial Services for the Poor in Sri Lanka: A Closer Look at the Long-Awaited
Daily News, 17th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1380 KB ]
Daily FT, 17th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 644 KB ]
The Island, 17th October 2016 [ Article PDF Format 327 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 17th October 2016 (Link Unavailable)
Septemeber
The Red Dragon’s Leap: China’s 13th Five Year Plan and its Implications on Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 8th September 2016 [ Article PDF Format 846 KB ]
The Island, 8th September 2016 [ Article PDF Format 321 KB ]
Daily News, 9th September 2016 [ Article PDF Format 234 KB ]
South-South Cooperation – A New Lease of Life for Developing Countries
Daily Mirror, 12th September 2016 [ Article PDF Format 522 KB ]
Daily FT, 12th September 2016 [ Article PDF Format 300 KB ]
The Island, 12th Septemeber 2016 [ Article PDF Format 300 KB ]
Making Sri Lankan Tourism Accessible for All
The Island, 27.09.2016 [ Article PDF Format 299 KB ]
Daily FT, 27.09.2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily Mirror, 27.09.2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Policy Instability – The Achilles Heel of Sri Lanka’s Productivity
Daily Mirror, 30.09.2016 [ Article PDF Format 1200 KB ]
The Island, 02.10.2016 [ Article PDF Format 1002 KB ]
August
Green Shine in New Star Ratings of Sri Lankan Hotels
The Island, 8th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 682 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 840 KB ]
Daily FT, 9th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 328 KB ]
The Island, 11th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 741 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 12th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1360 KB ]
Daily FT, 13th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1720 KB ]
Daily News, 15th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 448 KB ]
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry and the Foreign Ownership Debate
Daily Mirror, 19th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 739 KB ]
Daily FT, 19th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1350 KB ]
The Island, 21st August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 736 KB ]
ICT for Development: Why Sri Lanka Needs to Address the Gender Digital Divide
Daily Mirror, 25th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 727 KB ]
The Island, 15th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily News, 26th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 425 KB ]
Barriers Beyond Tariffs: Sri Lanka’s Exports to China
The Island, 29th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 418 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 30th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 617 KB ]
Daily FT, 30th August 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1280 KB ]
July
Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement with the IMF: It’s Mostly Fiscal
Daily FT, 8th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1002 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th July 2015 (Link Unavailable)
The Island, 9th July [ Article PDF Format 1063 KB ]
The Sunday Island, 10th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 370 KB ]
The Sunday Observer, 10th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 832 KB ]
an Sri Lanka do more to help agricultural exporters meet Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards?
The Island, 14th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 342 KB ]
Daily FT, 16th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 423 KB ]
Daily News, 21st July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 766 KB ]
Benefits of a Potential Singapore-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement
Daily FT, 21st July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 714 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 21st July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 923 KB ]
Latest IPS study calls for new definition for urbanisation in Sri Lanka
Daily FT, 26th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 229 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 26th July 2016 (Link Unavailable)
The Island, 27th July 2016 [ Article PDF Format 310 KB ]
June
Can Sri Lanka Eradicate Poverty and Reduce Income Inequality by 2030?
The Island, 3rd June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 760 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 6th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1260 KB ]
The Sunday Observer, 12th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 340 KB ]
Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet: Cleaning up Marine Debris from Natural Disasters
Daily FT, 8th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1350 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 805 KB ]
The Island, 8th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 384 KB ]
World Elders Abuse Awareness Day: Sri Lanka’s Greying Economy — An Impending Problem
The Island, 15th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily Mirror, 15th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 864 KB ]
China’s One Belt One Road Initiative: Implications for Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 23rd June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 620 KB ]
Daily FT, 23rd June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 385 KB ]
The Island, 23rd June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 378 KB ]
Brexit: The Not-So-United Kingdom
The Sunday Observer, 26th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 199 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 27th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 800 KB ]
Daily FT, 27th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1205 KB ]
The Island, 27th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 454 KB ]
Daily News, 28th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format 893 KB ]
Implementing Green Goals in SDGs in Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 30th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 3rd July 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Sri Lanka at the G7 Summit – What did it all mean? By Kithmina Hewage
Daily FT, 9th June 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
May
Will TPP Lead to Trade Diversion from Sri Lanka?
Daily FT, 11th May 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1003 KB ]
The Island, 11th May 2016 [ Article PDF Format 439 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 11th May 2016 (Link Unavailable)
Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Sri Lanka: The Need for Proactive Investor Facilitation
Daily FT, 27th May 2016 [ Article PDF Format 737 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 27th May 2016 [ Article PDF Format 753 KB ]
The Island, 29th May 2016 [ Article PDF Format 411 KB ]
April
Can We Produce Better Estimates of Urbanization in Sri Lanka?
Daily Mirror 04.07.2016
The Island 05.07.2016
Daily FT 06.07.2016
Beat Diabetes in Sri Lanka: Too Much Sugar is Not that Sweet
The Island, 6th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 364 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 7th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1290 KB ]
Daily FT, 7th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1300 KB ]
Newly Released IPS Study Recommends a Number of Trade-related Issues towards Strengthening Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka & India
Daily FT, 8th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 255 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 338KB ]
Has the US Turned Against Free Trade Agreements, Article by Kithmina Hewage
The Diplomat, 7th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 214 KB ]
Re-orientation of External Trade Towards Global Production Networks – An Urgent Need for Sri Lanka
The Island, 17th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 466 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 18th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 565 KB ]
Daily FT, 18th April 2016 (Link Unavailable)
Yield Vs. Cost: The Difference between Organic and Inorganic Farming in Sri Lanka
Daily News, 21st April2016 [ Article PDF Format 921 KB ]
The Island, 21st April 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily FT, 22nd April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 562 KB ]
National Workshop on Food Value Chain Development
Daily Mirror, 8th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 185 KB ]
The Island, 11th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 557 KB ]
The Island, 17th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 325 KB ]
Sri Lanka’s Invisible Children: The Need for Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs
The Island, 25th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily Mirror, 26th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
March
Making a Better Place for Her: Gender Equality for Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka
Daily FT, 8th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 858 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1008 KB ]
The Island, 8th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 970 KB ]
World Kidney Day 2016: What More Can Sri Lanka Do To Save Lives?
Daily FT, 10th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 766 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 11th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 377 KB ]
East Asia Forum, 15th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 280 KB ]
The Island, 4th April 2016 [ Article PDF Format 376 KB ]
Balancing the Scales: Taming Supermarket Buyer Power: Article to Mark World Consumer Rights Day 2016
The Island, 14th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 458 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 15th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 628 KB ]
Daily FT, 15th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 415 KB ]
World Consumer Rights Day Forum 2016
Daily Mirror, 17th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 344 KB]
The Island, 17th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 307 KB]
Lanka Information, 18th March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 102 KB]
Daily Mirror, 21st March 2016 [Article PDF Format 179 KB]
Sunday Observer, 20th March 2016 [Article PDF Format 157 KB]
The Island, 22nd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 391KB]
Better Water, Sustainable Agriculture and Better Lives for Sri Lanka: Article to Mark World Water Day 2016
The Island, 21st March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 486KB ]
Daily Mirror, 23rd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1002 KB ]
February
World Cancer Day – Prevention is better than Cure: A Role for Everyone to Play
The Island, 5th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format 627 KB ]
Transforming “Manpower Employment” to Decent Work of Greater Quality
Daily Mirror, 23rd February 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 27th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Lecture on ‘Global Production Sharing: Implications for Trade and Investment’
Economy Next, 5th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format 734 KB ]
Sunday Observer, 7th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 7th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format 265 KB ]
Economy Next, 8th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1260 KB ]
Indian Ocean Rim Association Whale and Dolphin Watching Workshop
Economy Next, 25th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 2nd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily FT, 3rd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1770 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 3rd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 486 KB ]
LBO, 3rd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1440 KB ]
Front Page, 3rd March 2016 [ Article PDF Format 404 KB ]
Newsfirst, 4th March 2016 (video – 15:02 onwards)
Regional Economic Integration in the Bay of Bengal – Article by Dr. Saman Kelegama
Daily Star, 25th February 2016 [ Article PDF Format 261 KB ]
January
Daily Mirror, 25th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 578 KB ]
Economy Next, 28th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Sunday Times, 31st January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 195 KB ]
Pakistan-Sri Lanka FTA: A brief look at the first decade of operation – Guest Column by Dr. Saman Kelegama
Daily FT, 4th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 2016 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 7th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 636 KB ]
The Island, 9th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 637 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 19th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 982 KB ]
The Island, 20th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 697 KB ]
Ceylon Today, 21st January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 287 KB ]
Sri Lanka should look at IMF package seriously: Kelegama
LBO, 21st January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 640 KB ]
Economist warns of tougher austerity measures from IMF
Daily Mirror, 22nd January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 472 KB ]
Sri Lanka IMF Talks Points to Austerity Ahead: Economist
Economy Next, 25th January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 1019 KB ]
Crisis of remittances and jobs in West Asia
Sunday Times, 31st January 2016 [ Article PDF Format 195 KB ]
December
Sri Lanka opens the door to economic reform – Article by Dushni Weerakoon
Daily Mirror, 28th December 2016 [ Article PDF Format 814 KB ]
The 8th South Asian Economic Summit
The Express Tribune, 7th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 675 KB ]
Pakistan Today, 8th Deccember 2015 [ Article PDF Format 189 KB ]
The Express Tribune, 9th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 281 KB ]
Health Sector Reforms – Summary of SOE Chapter
Daily Mirror, 10th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 161 KB ]
The Island, 13th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 362 KB ]
Ensuring the Rights of Our Children: What More Can We Do?
Daily Mirror, 17th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1100 KB ]
The Island, 20th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 420 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 18th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1500 KB ]
The Island, 18th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily News, 18th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1700 KB ]
Daily FT, 18th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 116 KB ]
The Nation, 20th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 268 KB ]
Fostering an innovative entrepreneurial Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 22nd December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1250 KB ]
Newsfirst, 23rd December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 910 KB ]
The Island, 27th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 504 KB ]
Daily FT, 5th January 2015 [ Article PDF Format 283 KB ]
The Nation, 10th January 2015 [ Article PDF Format 563 KB ]
2016 economic growth seen lower at 5.0-5.5 per cent, says IPS chief
Sunday Times, 27th December 2015 [ Article PDF Format 490 KB ]
November
Economic Reforms in Sri Lanka: Political Economy and Institutional Challenges
Daily Mirror, 3rd November 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 8th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 409 KB ]
Reforming Sri Lanka’s trade and investment policies for export growth
The Island, 11th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 404 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 11th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 304 KB ]
Labour Market Reforms for Growth
The Island, 16th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 743 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 16th November 29015 [ Article PDF Format 470 KB ]
South Asia Regional Meeting: Think Tank Initiative
Daily Mirror, 20th November 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): Implications for Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 21st November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 756 KB ]
The Island, 22nd November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 373 KB ]
Doing Business in Sri Lanka: Investment Climate and Challenges Ahead
Daily FT, 26th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 961 KB ]
The Island, 29th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 239 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 28th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 633 KB ]
Colombo Hosts Regional Workshop on Trade in Services
Daily Mirror, 24th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 572 KB ]
October
Should the Sri Lankan Government Be in the Business of Running An Airline?
Daily Mirror, 6th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 651 KB ]
Daily News, 7th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 422 KB ]
Daily FT, 9th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 589 KB ]
Feeding the Nation, Facing the Risks: Occupational Safety & Health of Paddy Farmers in Sri Lanka
The Nation, 12th October 2015
The Island, 21st October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 300 KB ]
Food Security: Does it Matter for Sri Lanka?
Newsfirst, 28th October 2015
The Island, 4th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 359 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 4th November 2015 [ Article PDF Format 792 KB ]
Eliminating Pension Anomalies – Reaching Beyond Public Servants – National Pensions Day 2015
Daily FT, 8th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 827 KB ]
The Island, 8th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 315 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1310 KB ]
The Nation, 11th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 400 KB ]
Sri Lanka: Sate of the Economy 2015 Launch
LBO, 21st October 2015 [Article PDF Format 1115 KB ]
LBO, 21st October 2015 [Article PDF Format 862 KB ]
Newsfirst, 21stOctober 2015 [Article PDF Format 570 KB ]
Daily News, 22nd Octoeber 2015 [ Article PDF Format 205 KB ]
Sunday Times, 25th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 428 KB ]
Sunday Observer, 25th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 194 KB ]
Daily FT, 26th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1920 KB ]
The Island, 26th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 481 KB ]
LBO, 28th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 900 KB ]
National Consultation on Pensions in Sri Lanka
The Island , 26th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 358KB ]
Daily FT, 28th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 680 KB ]
LBO, 29th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 651 KB ]
September
Daily Mirror, 11th September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 495 KB ]
The Island, 13th September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 270 KB ]
The Nation, 19th September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 200 KB ]
Insights into Sri Lanka’s Re-based GDP Estimates
The Island, 22nd September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 473 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 22nd September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 720 KB ]
The Nation, 26th September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 165 KB ]
Millions of Tourists, Millions of Opportunities – Article to Mark World Tourism Day 2015
The Nation, 27th September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 198 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 29th September 2015 [ Article PDF Format 415 KB ]
The Island, 4th October 2015 [ Article PDF Format 368 KB ]
“Pinnawala Express” twice weekly luxury bus service launched to popular Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Sunday Times, 4th October 2015
Opportunities for Billions of Tourists
Divaina, 1st October 2015
August
Child Poverty: Who are the Poorest Children in Sri Lanka?
Daily Mirror, 1st August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 791 KB ]
The Island, 2nd August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 274 KB ]
The Nation, 22nd August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 195 KB ]
The Road to Becoming an Energy Independent Country: Can We Deliver?
The Island, 5th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Nation, 8th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 209 KB ]
Sri Lanka’s election pledges: do we really need that many new jobs?
The Island, 14th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 491 KB ]
Daily FT, 17th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 761 KB ]
The Nation, 22nd August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 376 KB ]
Facilitating Trade between Sri Lanka and India
Daily Mirror, 26th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 928 KB ]
Daily FT, 26th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1400 KB ]
The Nation, 29th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 30th August 2015 [ Article PDF Format 357 KB ]
July
Too Much Time Holidaying, Not Enough Time Working?
The Island, 1st July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 481 KB ]
Daily FT, 2nd July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 463 KB ]
The Nation, 4th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 101 KB ]
Daily News, 14th July 2105 [ link not available online ]
Entering and Conquering China: Beyond the Free Trade Agreement
Daily FT, 15th July 2015 [Article PDF Format 1.3 MB ]
The Island, 20th July 2015 [Article PDF Format 175 KB ]
Around a quarter of SL undernourished: IPS
The Island, 16th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 275 KB ]
Sri Lanka Needs Equal Access to Science Education
The Island, 20th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 882 KB ]
Daily FT, 21st July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 748 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 21st July 2015 [link not available online]
The Nation, 25th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 150 KB ]
Renewal of US GSP: What It Offers Sri Lankan Exporters
The Island, 16th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 377 KB ]
Daily FT, 16th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 2000 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 16th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1024 KB ]
The Nation, 18th July 2015
Impact of Price on the Organic Rice Farming Sector in Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror, 23rd July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 964 KB ]
Daily FT, 23rd July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1.4 MB ]
IPS and IFPRI partner to strengthen collaboration in South Asia on food security policies
Daily FT, 24th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1.4 MB ]
Daily Mirror, 24th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 440 KB ]
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Daily Mirror, 24th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 440 KB ]
The Island, 26th July 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
June
Article to Mark World Environment Day 2015: Does restructuring property rights hold key to natural resource management in Sri Lanka?
Daily FT, 5th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1420 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Island, 8th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 765 KB ]
Article to Mark World Ocean’s Day 2015: Overcoming challenges of marine pollution for healthy oceans
The Island, 7th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily FT, 8th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 821 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 8th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Nation, 13th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 738 KB ]
Article to Mark World Day Against Child Labour: Combating child labour through the provision of quality education
The Island, 12th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily Mirror, 12th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Nation, 20th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Charting a Course for Sri Lanka’s Economy: Politics Triumph Economics for Now
The Island, 22nd June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily FT, 22nd June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily Mirror, 23rd June 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
The Nation, 27th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 598 KB ]
Unsolicited promotional messages: Do consumers have control over their privacy?
Daily FT, 26th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 238 KB ]
The Island, 28th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 612 KB ]
Seminar on ‘Liberalization of Professional Services, Challenges & Opportunities, Risks & Safeguards’ organized by CA Sri Lanka. Keynote address by IPS Executive Director Dr. Saman Kelegama.
Daily Mirror, 24th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 231 KB ]
The Nation, 27th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 281 KB ]
Sunday Times, 27th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 276 KB ]
The Island, 29th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 550 KB ]
May
Factors in commercial organic rice farming: Nilwala River basin case study
The Island, 22nd May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 369 KB ]
New IPS study explores impact of taxation on SMEs, calls for a better policy
Daily FT, 13th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 141 KB ]
The Island, 13th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 618 KB ]
Article to mark Intellectual Property Day 2015 – Reaching greater heights in innovations: A Sri Lankan perspective
The Sunday Observer, 10th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 406 KB ]
UN ESCAP Survey 2015 Launch
LBO, 14th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 748 KB ]
The Island, 16th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 688 KB ]
The Nation, 16th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 534 KB ]
Let Food be Thy Medicine
The Island, 10th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 813 KB ]
Daily Mirror, 11th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 635 KB ]
The Nation, 17th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 244 KB ]
IPS workshop discusses South Asian issues in run-up to WTO Ministerial Conference
Daily Mirror, 21st May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 675 KB ]
Adopting a Blue Economy Approach
Daily Mirror, 22nd May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 980 KB ]
The Island, 24th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 760 KB ]
The Nation, 6th June 2015 The Island, 24th May 2015 [ Article PDF Format 760 KB ]
The Nation, 6th June 2015 [ Article PDF Format 532 KB ]
April
World Bank – Jobs Development Blog, 23rd July 2015 [ Article PDF Format 310 KB ]
National Medicinal Drug Regulatory Authority Bill and Medicinal Drug Policy of Sri Lanka: Some challenges
The Island, 6th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 768 KB ]
Daily FT, 7th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 158 KB ]
The Nation, 11th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 684 KB ]
MDGs: Sri Lanka’s achievements and challenge ahead
The Island, 12th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Daily FT, 17th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 640 KB ]
Article to mark World Health Day 2015: Food Additives – Are They Safe?
The Island, 17th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 819 KB ]
The Sunday Observer, 26th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format KB ]
Article to mark Intellectual Property Day 2015 – Reaching greater heights in innovations: A Sri Lankan perspective
The Nation, 25th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 292 KB ]
The Island, 28th April 2015 [ Article PDF Format 946KB ]
March
Article to mark International Women’s Day 2015 – Crucial ingredients in empowering WMSMEs
Daily Mirror, 09 March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 767 KB ]
The Nation, 13th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 950 KB ]
Article to mark WCRD 2015 – Towards Healthier Diets: The Role of Nutrition Labelling
The Sunday Observer, 15th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format&nound-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;”>The Sunday Observer, 15th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1005 KB ]
The Island, 16th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 714 KB ]
IPS conducts World Consumer Rights Day Forum 2015
Sri Lankan Guardian, 12th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 249 KB ]
The Island, 18th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 649 KB ]
Asia Tribune, 18th March 2015 &a21569″ target=”_blank”>The Island, 18th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 649 KB ]
Asia Tribune, 18th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 3000 KB ]
The Nation, 21st March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 448 KB ]
Launch of Millennium Development Goals Sri Lanka Country Report 2014
‘MDG Country Report 2014 highlights need for national policies’ – The Island, 23rd March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 676 KB ]
Newsfirst, 23rd March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 2180 KB ]
News.lk, 24th March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 201KB ]
ColomboPage, 23rd March 2015 [ Article PDF Format 963 KB ]
February
Trade Facilitation Breaking Down Barriers in International Trade
Sunday Observer – 1st Feb 2015 [ Article PDF Format 588 KB ]
Addressing Issues of Social Protection to Enhance Equity in Sri Lanka
The Island – 18th February [ Article PDF Format 940 KB ]
Repositioning in the Global Apparel Value Chain in the Post-MFA Era
The Island – 24th February [ Article PDF Format 576 KB ]
Daily News – 25th Febuary
Daily Mirror – 25th February [ Article PDF Format 306 KB ]
Daily FT – 27th February [ Article PDF Format 351 KB ]
January
Sri Lankan Presidential Election – At a Glance Analysis
Eurasia Review – 15thJanuary 2015 [ Article PDF Format 679 KB ]
People power trounces Sri Lanka’s war winning President Rajapaska
East Asia Forum – 21stJanuary 2015 [Article PDF Format 53 KB ]
Comprehensive Policy Changes to help Sri Lanka Realize its youth potential
Daily News – 13th January 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1886 KB ]
Press Release: IPS conducts workshop to support Sri Lankan’s low carbon technology renovation and Climate Technology Centre Network
The Island – 20th January 2015
Daily FT – 21st January 2015 [ Article PDF Format 1400 KB ]
Daily News – 21st January 2015
Daily Mirror – 21st January 2015
Patient waiting times in private hospitals, a growing concern in Sri Lanka
The Island – 20th January 2015
Daily Mirror – 21st January 2015
Trade facilitation: Breaking down barriers to international trade in Sri Lanka