OUR STRENGTH
CEPA and the Overseas Development Institute, UK (ODI) combine their strength to enhance developmental research and policy impact in Sri Lanka and the broader South Asian region.
We harness local knowledge with global expertise to produce high-quality research; generate practical policy solutions; and build capacities in addressing complex development issues. Both think tanks benefit by enhancing their impact, visibility, and ability to contribute to inclusive and transformative development outcomes in Sri Lanka and beyond.
For CEPA, this partnership creates opportunities to connect with global expertise. ODI’s strong global research reputation and technical knowledge allow CEPA to strengthen its analytical capacity, gain new perspectives on development challenges, and learn from the best practices.\
It also opens doors to wider networks, collaborative research projects, and policy dialogues at regional and global levels. It provides CEPA staff and associates means of knowledge exchange, skill development, and engagement in diverse thematic areas aligned with CEPA’s strategic priorities.
For ODI, this collaboration is a pathway to deepen its work in South Asia through direct connection with Sri Lanka. CEPA’s longstanding experience, local credibility, and contextual understanding supports ODI in developing research and policy programs that are grounded in local realities. As a well-established research institute with strong networks across government, academia, civil society, and development partners, CEPA offers ODI a trusted entry point into Sri Lanka’s policy and research environment. This partnership enhances ODI’s ability to influence development thinking and practice in the South Asian region.