Media Fellowship Programme to probe many facets of Poverty
15 Aug 2016 The Center for Poverty Analysis (CEPA), a think-tank working on poverty related issues, invites applications from journalists (including freelancers) working in print, broadcast (TV/Radio) and on-line media institutions for a media fellowship programme with a focus on investigating different aspects of poverty in Sri Lanka. The fellowships are meant to enhance the […]
Kunatu/Tempest…
02 Aug 2016 by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Organised by the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)
Hidden in Plain Sight: Caste in Sri Lankan politics and society
04 Jul 2016 by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Caste politics continue to dominate many aspects of Sri Lankan society. From accessing basic services, vote banks, political patronage to marriage, caste plays a determining role. Policy reforms such as universal suffrage, free education and healthcare, and prohibition of caste based discrimination, along with liberalisation and globalisation […]
Implementing the SDGs during the first 1000 days : Briefing note on the Asia Regional Dialogue
This briefing note summaries the main outcomes and findings from an event held in Sri Lanka (May 2016), as part of the series ‘Starting Strong: the first 1000 days of the SDGs’. The aim of the event was to gather participants from across Asia and the Pacific – representing government, civil society, academia and the […]
Ensuring Safe and Secure Employment for Women
01 Jun 2016 by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) The Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) cordially invites you to CEPA’s 55th Open Forum. This forum will attempt to generate a trilingual discussion on the topic, “Ensuring Safe and Secure Employment for Women”. It will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2016, 4:30 pm – 6:00 […]
Nairobi event : Implementing the SDGs during the first 1000 days : Briefing note on the Africa Regional Dialogue
This briefing note summaries the main outcomes and findings from an event held in Nairobi (April 2016), as part of the series ‘Starting Strong: the first 1000 days of the SDGs’. The aim of the event was to gather participants from across sub-Saharan Africa – representing government, civil society, academia and the private sector – […]
Starting Strong – the first 1000 days of the SDGs – African Regional Dialogue
The SDGs are an ambitious agenda. Early actions taken by government, civil society and the private sector are critical in setting the foundation for success or failure in the years to come. Achieving the goals will require the involvement of a wide range of actors; it is therefore important that different voices weigh in on […]
Two Days, One Night
18 May 2016 by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Posted by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)