Overhauling Sri Lanka’s Outdated Statistics Law: A Blueprint for Credible Data and Modern Governance
Sri Lanka’s official statistics still rest on the Statistics Ordinance of 1957. That law was written for a world of paper surveys and manual tabulation. In 2025 it no longer supports the country’s need for accurate, timely and trusted data. An overhaul of the national statistics law is overdue. Why the 1957 Law Fails The […]
Nepal’s Political Upheaval and Lessons from Sri Lanka’s 2022 Crisis
Nepal is in turmoil. On 9-10 September 2025, youth-led anti-corruption protests escalated after a sweeping social media ban. At least 19 people were killed, a nationwide curfew was declared, and Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli resigned. Kathmandu airport shut down temporarily, forcing flight diversions, and the government rolled back the ban as it lost […]
Sri Lanka Bolsters Anti-Corruption Arsenal with World Bank Backing
World Bank is backing Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Sri Lanka has taken a decisive step forward in combating corruption. Justice Neil Iddawala, Chairman of CIABOC, held high-level talks with World Bank representatives at the UN Secretariat in Vienna. The meeting occurred during the Second Resumed Sixteenth Session of the […]
Sri Lanka’s Public Transport Upgrade: Long Overdue, Still Possible
The Daily Struggle of Sri Lanka’s Public Transport Sri Lanka’s Public Transport | For millions of Sri Lankans, buses and trains are not a choice—they are the only way to get to work, school, or home. Yet anyone who has squeezed into a packed bus or waited endlessly for a delayed train knows how broken […]
The Future of Work: Reid Hoffman’s Prediction and the Rise of AI
Introduction Reid Hoffman’s Prediction and the Rise of AI | The world of work is shifting rapidly. Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and one of the most influential voices in Silicon Valley, has predicted that by 2034 the traditional 9-to-5 job will be extinct. His forecast is not mere speculation but grounded in decades of […]
AB Mauri Lanka Celebrates Exceptional Safety Achievements with the Target Zero Safety Award
AB Mauri Lanka is proud to announce its recognition at the prestigious AB Mauri Global Award, Target Zero Safety Awards 2023/2024 under the Safety Performance category. This award showcases AB Mauri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining exemplary health and safety standards within its operations. Through year-long initiatives, AB Mauri Lanka has demonstrated outstanding efforts and innovations, fostering a culture of safety […]
Decentralisation vs. Centralisation: Sri Lanka’s Ongoing Debate on Devolution
Decentralisation vs. Centralisation: Sri Lanka’s Ongoing Debate on Devolution | The balance between central power and local autonomy has shaped Sri Lanka’s politics for decades. From the establishment of Provincial Councils under the 13th Amendment in 1987 to today’s renewed debates on governance reform, questions remain: should Sri Lanka strengthen decentralisation, or return to a […]
Freedom of Information in Practice: Is Sri Lanka’s Right to Information Delivering on its Promise?
Freedom of Information in Practice | When Sri Lanka passed the Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016 (RTI Act), it was hailed as a landmark reform. At the time, Sri Lanka became one of the first countries in South Asia to embed the right of citizens to demand information from public authorities. The […]
AI and Policy: Sri Lanka at the Crossroads of Innovation
AI and Policy in Sri Lanka | AI or Artificial Intelligence, has become the buzzword of the decade. From voice assistants on smartphones to complex algorithms that power global financial markets, AI is shaping the way the world works. For Sri Lanka, a nation balancing economic recovery with ambitions of becoming a modern hub in […]
Tax Digitisation in Sri Lanka: Progress or Pitfall?
Tax Digitisation in Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka is entering a crucial phase in its economic reform journey. Among the many measures rolled out to increase state revenue, the digitisation of the tax system is one of the most ambitious. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has pushed forward with online filing, e-payments, and digital platforms […]
