Author: Colombo Urban Lab

Colombo, Economy, Human Rights, Politics and Governance, Poverty

The Dire Straits of Colombo’s Working Class Poor

The World Bank The impact of the economic crisis on the working class poor of Colombo over the past year cannot be overstated. Many of these households were already affected by the pandemic…

Colombo Urban Lab on 04/14/2023

Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Supporting Urban Poor Families in Colombo

Low income settlements in Colombo experienced greater food insecurity even before the pandemic with 72% of households being food insecure[1]. Women in low income households in Colombo were more likely to be…

Colombo Urban Lab on 05/20/202205/20/2022