Author: Prof. Wasantha Athukorala

Colombo, Development, Economy, Healthcare, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Poverty and Malnutrition in Sri Lanka: An Overview

Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Poverty and malnutrition are interconnected issues that continue to affect millions worldwide and Sri Lanka is no exception. In recent years, global poverty…

Prof. Wasantha Athukorala on 10/17/2024

Colombo, Economy, Politics and Governance, Poverty

Red Lights Are Flashing as over 9.5 Million People Descend into Poverty

Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since independence with a rapidly declining economic growth rate coupled with widening deficits in the balance of payments, government budget and investment and savings.…

Prof. Wasantha Athukorala on 10/26/202210/26/2022