RRP#38 – An Assessment of Trends, Patterns and Determinants of Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 38), held on 10 June 2026, featured Ms. Thamari Dissanayake, YRP Best Paper winner at the CEPA International Conference, as the resource person. Titled “An Assessment of Trends, Patterns and Determinants of Female Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka,” the session examined key trends and determinants shaping female labour […]
RRP#37 – South Asia Coalition for Improved Nutrition (SACIN): Impact of Fiscal and Trade Policies on Dietary Choices and Improved Nutrition
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 37), held on 30 March 2026, was titled “South Asia Coalition for Improved Nutrition (SACIN): Impact of Fiscal and Trade Policies on Dietary Choices and Improved Nutrition.” The session examined how fiscal and trade policies influence dietary patterns and nutrition outcomes, highlighting policy pathways for improving nutrition across South […]
RRP#36 – Sustainable Housing for a Climate-Smart Future
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 36), held on 25 February 2026, featured Dr. Nihal Pitigala as the resource person. Titled “Sustainable Housing for a Climate-Smart Future,” the session explored approaches to sustainable housing design and development, emphasizing climate resilience and the need for environmentally sustainable solutions in the housing sector.
RRP#35 – Facing the Future: Natural Disasters and Poverty in Sri Lanka
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 35), held on 26 January 2026, was titled “Facing the Future: Natural Disasters and Poverty in Sri Lanka.” The session explored the link between natural disasters and poverty, highlighting vulnerability, risk, and resilience in the Sri Lankan context and discussing implications for disaster preparedness and poverty reduction strategies.
RRP#34 – 2026 Budget & the Way Forward
This RRP session, held on 3 December 2025, was titled “2026 Budget & the Way Forward.” The session examined the key features of the 2026 national budget and discussed its implications for economic policy direction, fiscal management, and development priorities moving forward.
RRP#33 – Intersectional Justice in Times of Crisis – Lessons from Sri Lanka & Lebanon
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 33), held on 19 November 2025, featured a session titled “Intersectional Justice in Times of Crisis – Lessons from Sri Lanka & Lebanon.” The discussion explored how overlapping forms of inequality shape experiences of crisis, drawing comparative insights from Sri Lanka and Lebanon to reflect on approaches to justice […]
RRP#32 – International Negotiation Strategies
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 32), held on 30 October 2025, featured Ambassador Prof. Saj U. Mendis as the resource person. Titled “International Negotiation Strategies,” the session explored key approaches and frameworks in international negotiation, drawing on diplomatic experience and strategic perspectives relevant to global relations and policy engagement.
RRP#31 – Taking Charge of Writing: Reflections on Affective Prose
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 31), held on 16 October 2025, featured Prof. Sasanka Perera as the resource person. Titled “Taking Charge of Writing: Reflections on Affective Prose,” the session reflected on writing as an intellectual and affective practice, exploring how prose can shape meaning, emotion, and scholarly expression.