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Non-Farm Employment in the Settlement Sector in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to the Mahaweli Development Programme
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1988) Bandaragoda, D. J.
The paper is based on a case study of the land settlement programme in Sri Lanka with the focus on the Mahaweli areas. The study was conducted particularly with a view to isolating the special characteristics that distinguish state-sponsored settlement areas from other rural contexts, and to understanding how such characteristics relate to non-farm employment.
Industrial development in Sri Lanka: papers presented at the fourth annual sessions
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1989)
Sri Lanka: satate of the economy 1991/92
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1991)
The Uruguay Round Agreement on agriculture: implications for Sri Lanka
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1996) Athukorala, Prema-Chandra; Kelegama, Saman
Credit-based participatory poverty alleviation strategies in Sri Lanka: what have we learned
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1997-10) Gunatilaka, Ramani
The principal objective of this EXECUTIVE SUMMARY study is to evaluate some of the key credit-based, participatory poverty alleviation strategies implemented by both the government and NGOs in Sri Lanka. Important questions raised are the extent to which social mobilisation efforts have succeeded in empowering the poor, and how successful have credit programmes been in reducing the vulnerability of poor households and in providing capital for microenterprise development. Project management issues such as the capacity to monitor, evaluate and assess programme impact, and the extent to which programmes are integrated and coordinated, are also looked at. The study aims to highlight the best practices that have the potential for replication, and where results have fallen short of expectations, has tried to identify the causes and suggest modifications to programme design that may help in achieving success in the future.
Policies and their Implications for the Domestic Agricultural Sector of Sri Lanka 1995-2000
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2002) Epaarachchi, Roshen; Jayanetti, Sanath; Weliwita, Ananda
Policies and their Implications for the Domestic Agricultural Sector of Sri Lanka: 1995-2000
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2002-08) Epaarachchi, Roshen; Jayanetti, Sanath; Weliwita, Ananda
This paper reviews in detail agricultural and trade policies and their implications for the domestic agricultural sector in general and paddy, potato, big onion, and chillies in particular during the 1995-2000 period. It also discusses the problems and the fole of state enterprises in agricultural commodity marketing and various subsidy schemes implemented to enhance production. The paper also documents the constraints that hinder private sector investment in the domestic agricultural sector and the specific incentives provided by the government to attract more investment by the private sector. The paper makes several recommendations for improving the policy and the regulatory environment towards achieving a higher growth. Three issues that warrant immediate attention are emphasized. First, much attention has been paid in the recent past to the issue of continued erosion of profitability of paddy farming over the past several years. Increased cost of paddy production is considered the cause. But, it is emphasized that, it is not the only cause. Failure of the farm-gate price of paddy to keep up with the rising cost of production has also contributed to the problem of declining profitability of paddy production. Second, it is essential to have a consistent tariff policy in order to secure a sustainable long-term growth in the sector. Ad-hoc changes in tariff rates, which were characteristic in the recent past, are not conducivr to long-term growth. Such changes crate great uncertainty in the market and scare away producers, traders, and potentioal investors. It is recommended that a uniform ad-valorem tariff rate for all four commodities be implemented with the total tax incidence not exceeding 50 per cent. Third, the forward sales contract scheme recently introduced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in our opinion, is the only market-based alternative to state intervention in agricultural commodity marketing. It is suggested that this program be taken seriously by policy makers and be given patronage to increase farmer participation.
Sri Lanka State of the Economy 2004
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2004-11) Research Team
Phoenix from the Ashes? Economic Policy Challenges and Opportunities for Post-Tsunami Sri Lanka
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2005-04) Steele, Paul
This publication reviews the policy challenges and presents recommendations, focusing on the economic issues, of the ongoing tsuname relief and reconstruction efforts and plans for risk management strategies for the future.
Regulatory impact assessment: a tool for better regulatory governance in Sri Lanka?
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2005-08)
A market-based economy would not always bring about maximum welfare to society due to inherent failures. This is where regulations come into the picture. A strong and independent regulatory structure balances the system. A good regulatory structure will protect consumers but will also serve investors by levelling the playing field.
Economic and Social Development under a Market Economy Regime in Sri Lanka: Buddhadasa Hewavitharana Felicitation Volume I
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2010-06) Kelegama, Saman (ed.); Gunewardena, Dileni (ed.)
This Volume of essays is dedicated to Prof. Buddhadasa Hewavitharana, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Peradeniya and the current Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka. Professor Hewavitharana had an illustrious career and distinguished himself as a leading economist in Sri Lanka. This introductory chapter has two parts: first a biographical note on the professor, followed by an overview of the chapters in this Volume.
Economic and Social Development under a Market Economy Regime in Sri Lanka: Buddhadasa Hewavitharana Felicitation Volume II
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2010-06) Kelegama, Saman (ed.); Gunewardena, Dileni (ed.)
This is the second volume of essays in honour of Professor Buddhadasa Hewavitharna, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Peradeniya and the Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka.
Impact of migration and remittances on investment in agriculture and food security in Sri Lanka
(Colombo: Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2012-02) Samaratunga, Parakrama A.; Jayaweera, Roshini; Perera, Nethmini
Out-migration for work abroad has been a known phenomenon within the Sri Lankan labour force for a long time. However, by the mid-1980s, the proportion of unskilled workers was becoming more significant and at present this percentage lies in the region of 65 per cent. A large segment of these unskilled migrants come from the rural sector where the main occupation is agriculture. Out-migration of small farmers or members of their families can have both positive and negative effects on rural agricultural production as well as consumption. This study intends to formally examine the impact on rural agricultural production and the food security situation in farm families resulting from out-migration of the members of the rural agricultural sector of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka State of the Economy 2013
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013) Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka
Incentivizing Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka and the Role of Tax Incentives
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013-04) Wijesinha, Anushka; Ekanayake, Raveen; Mahendra, Gajen
While this paper does acknowledge that tax incentives are not the only factor in determining the foreign investment attractiveness of the country, that tax incentives violate the equity principle of taxation, that the evidence supporting the effectiveness of tax incentives is contentious, and are a drain on the country's exchequer, it also acknowledges that Sri Lanka would need to maintain some form of tax incentives regime to remain competitive in attracting good quality FDI. The key argument of this paper is that this tax incentives regime must be designed, implemented, and monitored in a smarter and more cost-effective way so that the impact on revenue is minimized and economic policy objectives can be realized.
Private Hospital Health Care Delivery in Sri Lanka: Some Issues on Equity, Fairness, and Regulation
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013-06) Dayaratne, G. D.
Private Hospitals were in existence prior to the World War Two period, and the growth of this sub-sector coincided with the emergence of a market economy in the country, along with the entry into the market of the pharmaceutical industry, medical equipment industry and private insurance. This review attempts to document, understand, and offer suggestions concerning the Private Hospitals in some specific areas such as characteristics, distribution, incentive mechanism for the private health sector, involvement of government and foreign doctors in the private sector, user fees charged, medical negligence and the role of the regulatory regime.
State of the Sri Lankan Alcohol Industry and Analysis of Governing
(Colombo: Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013-12) Dayaratne, G.D.
The main objective of this study is to formulate a balanced policy option for decision makers as Sri Lanka never had a comprehensive alcohol policy, inspite of continuity of enhancing state revenue from legal alcohol. This study reviews the opinions of a cross- section of stakeholders from the industry, wholesalers, retailers, illicit brewers and producers, moderate drinkers, law enforcement officials, government officials and religious dignitaries , to develop a rational policy framework to implement, monitor and enforce it effectively.
Health and socio-economic determinants of malnutrition in the plantation sector of Sri Lanka
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2015-08) Weerasinghe, Manuj C ; Bandara,Samanthi
In the early 19th century, the predominant agrarian economy of Sri Lanka was transformed into a commercial and capitalist nature, with the introduction of the plantation (estate) sector by the British colonial rulers. Among the key cultivation crops in Sri Lanka, tea became the major export crop after the destruction of coffee plantations due to a fungal disease. Due to the failure of recruiting sufficient labour force from the indigenous Sinhala and Tamil communities, thousands of labourers were brought from South India for employment in the estates. These Indian labourers were relocated in the estates, particularly in the central hills. Considering the specific nature of the population living in those localities, including their occupational and ancestral relations, those areas are categorized as the estate sector. Due to political, cultural and religious sensitivity of the estate sector, and the historically established management styles of those geographical boundaries they reside, different service delivery models and service seeking behaviour has evolved. Health is no exception.
Taxation in Sri Lanka:current trends and perspectives
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2016-10) Waidyasekera,D.D.M
A countr y’s fiscal policy and taxation system is a major determinant of macro-economic policy and sustainable economic growth particularly in such areas as government revenue, public debt, fiscal deficit, inflation as well as resource allocation, income distribution and economic stability.
Public or private determinants of choice of health care providers in Sri Lanka
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2016-11) Madurawala, Sunimalee

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