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Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Reconciliation

Sixteen Years On, it’s Time for Reflection, Not Only Celebration

Since the end of the 26 year armed conflict in May 2009, whether it should be celebrated as a victory or allowed to be mourned by the war victims has been a…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 05/19/202505/19/2025
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance

An Examination of Local Government Election Outcomes

The local government elections have sparked widespread political debate, and rightly so. These elections mark a turning point in the country’s grassroots political landscape. But as the dust settles, it is crucial…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 05/15/202505/15/2025
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance

Local Government Elections: Challenges and Stakes

On May 6 Sri Lanka will hold local government elections for 339 councils, engaging over 17 million voters. The elections come at a pivotal moment for the NPP, which has seen a…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 05/03/2025
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Budget 2025 – A Perspective

The 2025 budget, presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, aims to drive economic recovery and fiscal consolidation following a severe financial crisis. The budget targets a deficit of 6.7% of GDP, slightly…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 03/01/2025
Colombo, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Comrade Prins Gunasekera and the Lost Generation

Born in Kataluwa, Galle District, Comrade Prins Gunasekera was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Habaraduwa electorate in March 1960 and re-elected under the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) ticket…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 12/22/2024
Colombo, Media and Communications, Politics and Governance

Effective Communication is Vital for NPP Government

Effective communication plays a vital role in governance. If communication is clear and effective, it contributes to promoting transparency and building trust between those holding power and the people who are being…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 12/12/2024
Colombo, Economy, Elections, Politics and Governance

Towards Stability, Equity and Prosperity in Sri Lanka – Part 5

As I have previously pointed out, although IMF programmes appear to solely focus on development, they do not cater to or deal with matters that affect socio-economic justice and a fair go….

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 11/08/202411/11/2024
Colombo, Development, Economy, Politics and Governance

Sri Lanka’s Path to Systemic Change: Need for Support and Vigilance

The election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka’s executive president has introduced a transformative environment into the country’s political landscape. His approach is marked by an emphasis on empathy, transparency and…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 11/06/2024
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance

Towards Stability, Equity and Prosperity in Sri Lanka – Part 4

Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked the voters to elect members with experience back to the parliament at the Nov 14 election. He alleges that those who have worked with him in…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 11/04/2024
Colombo, Elections, Political philosophy, Politics and Governance

Towards Stability, Equity and Prosperity in Sri Lanka – Part 3

The public appears to be pleased with most of the measures the president and the interim cabinet have taken. Yet there is much more to be done. The recent allegations made against…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 10/31/202410/31/2024
Colombo, Economy, Elections, Politics and Governance

Towards Stability, Equity and Prosperity in Sri Lanka – Part 2

The interim NPP government wants to make negotiated changes to the IMF conditionalities already agreed upon by the previous regime. If that is not feasible, the NPP will have to move away…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 10/28/202410/31/2024
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance

Towards Stability, Equity and Prosperity in Sri Lanka – Part 1

The victory of the NPP at the recent presidential election has changed the political landscape of the country. It has given rise to the expectation of a novel and fundamentally different approach…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 10/26/2024
Colombo, Human Rights, Language, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne and the Language Issue

Comrade Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne’s legacy deserves recognition through thoughtful analysis. Comrade Karunaratne’s political journey began within the Lanka Sam Samaja Party (LSSP). However, in 1972, he parted ways with the LSSP when…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 07/28/2024
Colombo, Human Rights, justice, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance

Forty One Years to Black July – Towards Meaningful Reconciliation

In Sri Lanka fear is pervasive. Suppression of media and fundamental rights of people and repression of human rights defenders foster a climate of fear, silencing victims and inhibiting reconciliation. Political and…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 07/22/2024
Colombo, Elections, Politics and Governance

The Folly of Delaying Elections

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, unlike his predecessors, was not elected by the people of Sri Lanka. He was appointed by SLPP MPs to replace the ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Mr Wickremesinghe is working…

Lionel Bopage Lionel Bopage on 06/02/2024

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