RRP#22 – Sovereign Default and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Causes and Policy Lessons
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 22), held on 24 July 2024, featured Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja as the resource person. Titled “Sovereign Default and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Causes and Policy Lessons,” the session examined the underlying causes of Sri Lanka’s sovereign default and economic crisis, drawing key policy lessons for economic recovery, governance, […]
RRP#21 – Future-proofing Policy: AI, Innovation, and Strategic Communication
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 21), held on 9 July 2024, featured Channa Fernandopulle as the resource person. Titled “Future-proofing Policy: AI, Innovation, and Strategic Communication,” the session explored the transformative role of artificial intelligence and innovation in policymaking, highlighting the importance of strategic communication in developing resilient and future-ready policies.
RRP#20 – Small-Scale Fishing in the North Western Province
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 20), held on 29 May 2024, featured R. L. Stirrat as the resource person. Titled “Small-Scale Fishing in the North Western Province,” the session explored the livelihoods, challenges, and socio-economic dynamics of small-scale fishing communities in Sri Lanka’s North Western Province.
RRP#19 – Ethnic Cohesion and Resolution of Ethnic Problems: Experience from the Perspective of China
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 19), held on 28 March 2024, featured Dr. He Yan as the resource person. Titled “Ethnic Cohesion and Resolution of Ethnic Problems: Experience from the Perspective of China,” the session examined approaches to ethnic cohesion and the resolution of ethnic issues, drawing on China’s experiences and lessons for understanding […]
RRP#18 – Outreach of Research from the Periphery of Sri Lanka to the Global Centre
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 18), held on 19 February 2024, featured Dr. Muttukrishna Sarvananthan as the resource person. Titled “Outreach of Research from the Periphery of Sri Lanka to the Global Centre,” the session explored the challenges and opportunities of producing and disseminating research from peripheral contexts and enhancing its visibility and impact […]
RRP#17 – Cross-border Online Retail Export: Current Status & Potential for Sri Lanka
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 17), held on 30 January 2024, featured resource persons Dr. Prasad Mahindarathna and Mr. Rohitha Rajindra. Titled “Cross-border Online Retail Export: Current Status & Potential for Sri Lanka,” the session examined the emerging opportunities, current status, and future potential of cross-border online retail exports for Sri Lanka’s economy.
RRP#16 – Resettlement, Livelihood Restoration and Poverty
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 16), held on 2 October 2023 under the Research, Reflection & Practices: Research Quality and Learning (RQL) programme, was conducted by Dr. Jayantha Perera. Titled “Resettlement, Livelihood Restoration and Poverty,” the session explored the interconnections between resettlement processes, livelihood recovery, and poverty dynamics in development contexts.
RRP#15 – Researching the Ethics of Identity Use in Political Mobilization
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 15), held on 25 September 2023 under the Research, Reflection & Practices: Research Quality and Learning (RQL) programme, was conducted by Ms. Linda Ehrichs. Titled “Researching the Ethics of Identity Use in Political Mobilization,” the session examined ethical considerations in the use of identity within political mobilization, with a […]