Independent Sri Lankan think tank on poverty and development

When Disasters Collide: Managing Disasters in the context of Covid-19 in South Asia

30th June, 2020 at 4.00 – 5.30 pm (Sri Lanka/India time)  Please join us for this virtual discussion, jointly organized by Duryog Nivaran and the Centre for Poverty Analysis. We will focus on lessons learnt from managing compound disasters – where countries in the South Asia region are dealing with the COVID-19 disaster as well […]

Debt at My Doorstep. Microfinance Practices and Effects on Women in Sri Lanka

By Chandima Arambepola and Kulasabanathan Romeshun In light of concerns regarding rising indebtedness and multiple borrowings, micro-credit lending and its effects on women has garnered much attention in the public discourse. This unprecedented focus has led the Government of Sri Lanka to consider varied options to mitigate these negative effects. This study, using data collected […]

60th Open Forum – Debt at my Doorstep

  We cordially invite you to the 60th Open Forum of the Centre for Poverty Analysis for a presentation on Debt at my Doorstep: Microfinance Practices and Effects on Women in Sri Lanka Authored by : Chandima Arambepola and Kulasabanathan Romeshun The Forum will be chaired by Ms. Samadanie Kiriwandeniya (Chairperson – SDB Bank PLC) […]