Pandemic Recovery in Urban Settings: Planning for the Unplanned
As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and works towards recovery, Sri Lanka should explore ways of halting the spread of future pandemics, stimulating recovery, and building resilience in underprivileged urban
Building Back Better: Reviving Sri Lanka’s Economy Beyond COVID-19
The Sri Lankan economy is likely to face a contraction in 2020 as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic but there is potential for this to be followed by a sharp V-shaped economic recovery. The means of navigating such a
Pandemics and Disruptions: Reviving Sri Lanka’s Economy Beyond COVID-19
As Sri Lanka’s recent surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections shows, there is still no end in sight to the disruptive effects of the virus. Robust policies to deal with the related economic uncertainties can help to
Weathering Disasters: Why it Pays to be Prepared
Disasters such as COVID-19 can significantly impede development. While it is difficult to avoid being affected by disasters, disaster preparedness can reduce the costs, and quicken the recovery.
Coronavirus and the environment: a fallout – Rehana Thowfeek:[…] approximately 250,000 active fishers and a further 100,000 in support services, contributing USD 130 million in fish exports to…