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 […]
Sri Lanka’s Brain Drain Crisis: The Cost of Losing Our Brightest Minds
Brain Drain Crisis – Sri Lanka | The topic underscores a growing crisis in Sri Lanka: the brain drain of its skilled workforce. A new study from the University of Peradeniya reveals that over 50% of state university graduates, rising to 80-90% in critical fields like medicine, engineering, and agriculture are migrating permanently, never to […]
Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Law Enforcement for a Safer Future
Introduction Law enforcement is one of the most visible arms of the state, tasked with upholding the rule of law, protecting citizens, and maintaining public order. In Sri Lanka, the police service has a proud history, yet faces growing challenges in a rapidly changing environment. Rising urbanisation, evolving criminal tactics, cybercrime, and public trust issues […]
Revving into the Future: Why Sri Lanka’s EV Regulations Must Catch Up with Technology
EV Regulations | Electric vehicles (EV) are no longer the futuristic concept they once were. Across the world, countries are aggressively investing in EV infrastructure, offering tax incentives, and modernising regulations to push for sustainable transport. In Sri Lanka, however, while interest in EVs is growing, the regulatory environment has not kept pace. Outdated policies, […]
Balancing Development and Conservation: The Future of Sri Lanka’s Coastal Ecosystems
Sri Lanka’s 1,340 km coastline is both a source of immense economic potential and a delicate ecological treasure. From pristine beaches and mangroves to coral reefs and estuaries, these ecosystems sustain fisheries, tourism, and coastal livelihoods(Coastal Ecosystems). At the same time, they provide vital natural defences against erosion, storm surges, and climate change impacts. However, […]
The Informal Economy’s Silent Power: How Sri Lanka’s Shadow Workforce Shapes Growth and Inequality
The Informal Economy’s Silent Power | In Sri Lanka, conversations about the economy often revolve around GDP growth, foreign reserves, exports, and debt. Yet beneath the official numbers lies a vast, often overlooked engine of economic activity – the informal economy. It’s a world of street vendors, daily wage labourers, home-based seamstresses, tuk-tuk drivers, small-scale […]