The key to Invest Forums is the ‘bottom-line’ conversion: MTI Consulting
Whilst commending the recently concluded ‘Sri Lanka Invest Forum 2021’, MTI Consulting has highlighted the need to diligently track and progress …
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Determined enforcement & reliable information – SL’s need of the hour in IP protection call
By Sudath Perera, Managing Partner, Sudath Perera Associates Pursuant to the World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, which fell on 8th June 2021, we are reminded of the …
Mitigating Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 Education Crisis: Priority Areas for Action
By Ashani Abayasekara and Thisali de Silva The year 2020 saw close to 1.6 billion students from over 180 countries being kept out of schools for extended …
Trade in the Pandemic Era: A One-year Assessment
By Dr. Asanka Wijesinghe On the front page of The New York Times’ March 27 edition, a staggering chart illustrated COVID-19-induced unemployment level …
Thinking about investing in the Northern Province?
By Jekhan Aruliah A few years ago I was speaking with a main board director of one of Sri Lanka’s largest companies. I asked him, a Jaffna Tamil gentleman …
Opinion: Digitalization is the way forward for Sri Lanka
By JUNKO NARIMATSU, Digital Development Specialist, World Bank; ANEESA MENDIS , Digital Development Consultant, World Bank , JAGATH SENEVIRATNA , Director …
Pro Tip: How to Address Corona Virus Employment Gap on LinkedIn
By Chathurika Jayawardana, Founder, Career Kit First and foremost, be honest about it. Employers are aware that job loss during this pandemic is due to …
Opinion: Quality at the Supplier’s end – the crux of the Coconut Oil Crisis
By Alahendra Amaradasa Today, more than ever before, there has come to the fore the pressing need for ensuring quality of supplies at the supplier’s end to …
VIDEO: US Supreme Court rules in favor of Google over Oracle in copyright case of the century
Experts break down the significance of Google’s win in a major case surrounding its copying of Oracle code in the development of its Android operating
Opinion: Marketers should lead their organizations during pandemic
By Thanzyl Thajudeen MCIM Marketing is in the spotlight during this pandemic with the C-suite realizing its importance in connecting and bringing the various …
Opinion: Achieving Gender Equality: Quō Vādis, Sri Lanka?
What are some of the challenges women in Sri Lanka face from a gender equality standpoint and how can we tackle them? Below are the responses from researchers …
If Govt fails to manage UNHRC resolution properly economic consequences will be catastrophic
By Eran Wickramaratne M.P – Former State Minister of Finance This government is stumbling from one crisis to another. Poor economic management, dismal …
Beyond Turmeric: How Import Controls are Impacting Sri Lanka’s Economy
By Dr. Asanka Wijesinghe: Raw turmeric roots on the shelves of roadside vendors is a frequent sight nowadays. Thanks to the import controls, turmeric now …
Don’t listen to the aunties! Young people can find a great career in Tourism and Hospitality
By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Sinnaththurai Jeyakumar in 2020 at a particularly good dinner in Jetwing Jaffna’s elegant restaurant. We had eaten well, …
Working remotely in the age of COVID: Who is left behind?
By Nisha Arunatilake and Chamini Thilanka The COVID-19 pandemic which was first reported in Sri Lanka in January 2020 has distressed the country’s …
Towards Zero Poverty: Why Effective Targeting of Samurdhi Transfers is Essential
By Lakshila Wanigasinghe The first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere” by 2030. While achieving the goal of …
Tribute to Dr. Neville Fernando
By Eran Wickramaratne: Dr. Neville Fernando’s death a few days ago ended the colourful life of a doctor, politician, entrepreneur in the Printing …
Sri Lanka’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery: The Need for Inclusive Economic Growth
By Wimal Nanayakkara: High levels of inequality impede sustainable growth and development of a country. Sri Lanka made impressive strides to reach an upper …
Test, Trace, Treat – Putting Sri Lanka’s Pandemic Management Mantra into Practice
Sri Lanka’s extensive network of public healthcare workers has been the underlying force behind the country’s pandemic response. This series of articles, …
Opinion: Education Equity in Sri Lanka: A Pathway out of Poverty
By Wimal Nanayakkara: Although Sri Lanka has provided universal free education since 1939, around one-fifth of poor children drop out of school after the age …