Reaching Greater Heights in Innovations: A Sri Lankan Perspective
In this article to mark the the World Intellectual Property Rights Day Dilani Hirimuthugodage points out that Sri Lanka is still far behind in creating a strong protection mechanism for inventions.
What Sri Lanka Should Know about China’s New Economic Dynamism
China’s ongoing reform programme is a focused and strategic effort that has the potential to transform the business climate and also competitiveness of Chinese exports. Sri Lanka should take a cue from it, argues Anushka Wijesinha. “China is still a …
State’s Role in Boosting Nanotechnology: An Agenda for Sri Lanka
In the second article in the Talk Nanotech special series, we have a guest article by Shalini Dharmawardena, Senior Economist (Economic Research Department) – Central Bank of Sri Lanka. She argues that the industrial thrust, budgetary allocations, commitment of financial institutions, education policy, and private sector enthusiasm will be the key success factors in achieving a competitive edge for Sri Lanka in the international nanotechnology arena. She emphasises that collaboration is essential, with a synergy of state allocated funds, private sector participation, expatriate scientists contribution, and the financial sector involvement.
‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2012’ e-book released
An e-book of the ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2012’ containing summary information and visuals of the 7 key chapters is now available for free download. This e-book also contains links to a video presentation of the main highlights of the report.
Nanotechnology in Sri Lanka: A New Beginning with a New Technology but Commitment is Key
In our first article in the new series ‘Talk Nanotech’, nanotechnology evangelist and former head of SLINTEC, Prof. Ajith De Alwis, discusses Sri Lanka’s National Nanotechnology Initiative in the context of the economy’s drive to become more innovative and competitive, and warns that lack of commitment could derail the valuable gains made so far. He calls for a focussed thrust on developing Sri Lanka’s nanotechnology potential, with strong political leadership.
Demystifying Hawala/Undiyal – The Not So Dismal Science:[…] believed that informal fund transfer operations in Sri Lanka have expanded considerably due to the wide gap between the…