RRP#14 – A Preliminary Empirical Assessment on Alternative Proxies for Poverty Measurement
This RRP session (No. 14), held on 14 August 2023, was titled “A Preliminary Empirical Assessment on Alternative Proxies for Poverty Measurement.” The session was conducted by Ms. Nulakshi Dissanayake and Dr. Hemasiri Kottagama, and focused on exploring alternative indicators and empirical approaches for measuring poverty beyond conventional methods.
RRP#13 – Bringing Culture into Development
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 13), held on 19 July 2023 under the Research, Reflection & Practices: Research Quality and Learning (RQL) programme, was conducted by Dr. Nadeera Rajapakshe. Titled “Bringing Culture into Development,” the session explored the role of culture in shaping development processes, highlighting how cultural contexts and values influence development outcomes […]
RRP#12- Public Policy – Division of Labor Between Market and Government
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 12), held on 6 July 2023, was conducted by Dr. Herath Gunathilake. Titled “Public Policy – Division of Labor Between Market and Government,” the session examined the respective roles of the market and the state in public policy, focusing on how responsibilities are allocated to achieve efficient and equitable […]
RRP#11 – Overview of the Aswasuma Poverty Alleviation Scheme
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 11), held on 11 June 2023, featured Prof. Hemasiri Kotegama. Titled “Overview of the Aswasuma Poverty Alleviation Scheme,” the session provided an overview of the Aswasuma poverty alleviation programme, discussing its key features and relevance in the context of social protection and poverty reduction in Sri Lanka.
RRP#10 – An Overview of Causal Inference Methods and a Discussion of Implications for Policy Research and Program Evaluation in Sri Lanka
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 10), held on 17 May 2023, featured Dr. Benjamin Schwab, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. Titled “An Overview of Causal Inference Methods and a Discussion of Implications for Policy Research and Program Evaluation in Sri Lanka,” the session provided an introduction to causal inference approaches […]
RRP#9 – Nutrition as a Basic Need
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 9), held on 11 May 2023, was conducted by Derek Heady. Titled “Nutrition as a Basic Need,” the session discussed the importance of nutrition as a fundamental human requirement and its implications for development and well-being.
RRP#8 – Reflections on Livelihood Research
This RRP Guest Lecture Series (No. 8), held in April 2023, featured Dr. Neavis Morais, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Studies and former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Titled “Reflections on Livelihood Research,” the session provided insights into approaches, experiences, and key […]
RRP#7 – Challenges of Post-Colonial State Formation in Sri Lanka
This RRP session, held in March 2023, was conducted by Dr. Sunil Bastian, who is also a subscribing member of CEPA. Titled “Challenges of Post-Colonial State Formation in Sri Lanka,” the session examined the historical and structural challenges of state formation in post-colonial Sri Lanka, with a focus on governance, political development, and institutional dynamics.