Plastic Pandemic: The Ecological Fallout of COVID-19 and Policy Options for Sri Lanka
The lockdowns introduced in 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 saw the narrative “nature is healing” gain prominence. However, the notion that nature, in the absence of people, was healing fizzled out fairly quickly with the
Reopening Schools in the New Normal: Key Focus Areas for Sri Lanka
The decision to gradually reopen Sri Lankan schools – which have been shut for close to 20 months since COVID-19 first struck – is a welcome move. As of September 2021, 93% of countries had reopened schools either completely
IPS Policy Pitch Contest 2021 - Winning and Commended Essays
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) organised the ‘Policy Pitch Contest’ for university undergraduates aimed at encouraging young Sri Lankans to present practical solutions to contemporary problems in the
Equity in Recovery: Addressing Sri Lanka’s Social Protection and Food Security Needs
Sri Lanka’s social protection and food insecurity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic came into focus at a webinar panel discussion held recently to mark the release of the ‘Sri Lanka: State of Economy 2021’ report, the annual
Saving GSP+ Requires Genuine Progress on Human Rights | SRI LANKA:[…] Institute of Policy Studies blog analysing the potential impact was sobering. Researchers estimated that if the UK followed the EU […]