Eco-Tourism in Sri Lanka: A Greener Path to Growth
In a world waking up to climate change, over-tourism, and sustainability, Sri Lanka has a golden opportunity—eco-tourism. More than a buzzword, eco tourism offers a roadmap for inclusive economic growth, environmental protection, and community empowerment. As the country rebuilds its tourism sector after economic and political shocks, going green could be the smartest move we […]
Boeing’s Fall from the Skies: How a Once-Great Aviation Giant Was Outflown by SpaceX
Once hailed as a paragon of engineering excellence and American industrial might, Boeing is now confronting one of the most difficult chapters in its storied history. From deadly aircraft crashes to the recent failure of its Starliner space capsule to return astronauts on time from the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing’s image has gone from […]
What Sri Lanka Can Expect Economically from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Visit to Germany
A Timely Diplomatic Mission President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently in Germany, having arrived on June 11, 2025, for an official state visit on the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This marks a key moment for Sri Lanka—one where diplomacy meets economic urgency. As global economies shift and Sri Lanka pursues a path of […]
A Nation Rooted in the Soil
Sri Lanka’s identity has always been deeply tied to the land. From the terraced paddy fields of the hill country to the irrigation marvels of ancient kingdoms, agriculture was once the soul of the nation’s economy, culture, and daily life. Today, as Sri Lanka faces economic uncertainty, climate challenges, and a growing food security crisis, […]
Understanding the Social Index of Sri Lanka: How Social Metrics Shape Our Quality of Life
Introduction: Why the Social Index Matters in Sri Lanka In the pursuit of national progress, GDP growth often takes center stage. But for everyday citizens, real progress is more deeply felt in terms of quality of life—the comfort, security, and opportunity that define daily living. That’s where the Social Index becomes crucial. It measures human […]
India–Sri Lanka Dual Listing: A Human Story of Economic Reconnection
When news broke that India–Sri Lanka Dual Listing: A Human Story of Economic Reconnection are exploring a dual listing framework between India’s NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) and Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), it wasn’t just a technical announcement—it signalled hope. It spoke to dreams of deeper economic unity, everyday investment opportunities for Sri Lankans, […]
The Untapped Potential of Sri Lanka’s Micro Tourism Industry
Meta Description: Micro tourism could be Sri Lanka’s next big thing. This article explores how small-scale, community-led travel experiences can unlock rural potential, empower locals, and shape the future of sustainable tourism. Rethinking Tourism, One Village at a Time When we talk about tourism in Sri Lanka, we usually think about the usual suspects—Ella, Galle, […]
Ray Dalio’s Bold AI Prediction for 2025: What Middle-Income Countries Like Sri Lanka Can Learn
By Ceylon Public Affairs | June 3, 2025 The global economic landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace, and Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, has just made his boldest prediction yet: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will redefine the world in 2025, bringing changes so profound that the next five years will feel like […]
The Impact of Urbanisation on the Dengue and Chikungunya Epidemics in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is currently grappling with a dual health crisis: the resurgence of chikungunya after 16 years and a persistent dengue epidemic(Urbanisation). Both diseases, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, have reached epidemic levels in 2025, particularly affecting urban and suburban regions like Colombo, Gampaha, and Kandy . This blog post explores how rapid urbanisation has influenced […]
Sri Lanka’s Export Resurgence: A Strategic Path to Economic Recovery in 2025
Sri Lanka is entering a new era of economic recovery, with its export sector emerging as a key engine of growth and resilience(Sri Lanka’s Export Resurgence: A Strategic Path to Economic Recovery in 2025). Amid global and domestic economic challenges, the island nation has made notable progress in expanding its export footprint, diversifying its product […]
