First Row L to R: Dr. Lakmini Fernando, Dr. Malini Balamayuran, Professor (Dr.) Imali N. Fernando, Dr. (Mrs) D P Kanthi Manel, Prof. B.W.R. Damayanthi, Dr. Nadee Dissanayake, Prof. Sirimewan Colombage,
Dr. Llyd Fernando, Dr. Harsha Aturupane, Dr. Maduranga Withanawasam, Dr. Janaka Fernando, Dr. Pulasthi Amarasinghe, Dr. Keembiyahettige Nandasiri
Second Row L to R: Mr. Hasitha Chamara, Ms. Pamoda Jayasundara, Prof. Prasansha Kumari, Dr. P. Priyantha Lalanie, Prof. M.A.K. Sriyalatha, Mr. W.A. Nalin Dhananjaya Wijesinghe, Dr. Kurukulasooriya A. Nisantha, Dr Sarath Katukurunda, Mrs. Anuradha Gamage, Ms. E.V.D. Dilhani, Ms. A. N. Fernando, Dr. Ganga Tilakaratna
Third Row L to R: Prof. W. Lalith Prasanna Perera, Dr. H. U. S. Pradeep, Prof. N.P. Ravindra Deyshappriya, Prof. T.S.L.W. Gunawardena, Mr. Ranjith De Silva, Prof. W. Indralal De Silva, Dr. N.G. Upul Sanjeewa Wijepala, Dr. Senal Weerasooriya, Dr. B.M. Sumanaratne, Mr. Y. K. N. Kandewatta, Dr. Manoj Thibbotuwawa, Mr. E.M. Ranatunga
Objective
In keeping with the vision of the late Dr. Gamani Corea, the GCF Research Awards 2024-2025 was launched to support cutting-edge research in economics and multidisciplinary research between economics, social sciences, management and/or humanities. The overall focus of this program is to promote high-quality research concerning development issues, which generate evidence that can be utilized to address socio-economic challenges in Sri Lanka.
Grant Types
- Individual Grants
- Team Grants
Awarded Team Grants
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Grant Number |
Title of the project |
Research Team |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 01 2024-25 |
Study of the economic impact on urban dwellers due to health hazards caused by deficiencies in the drainage system and wastewater management. |
Team leader: Prof. Tilak Abeysinghe |
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Team Members: Mr. Amar Gunatilleke, Ms. Myrtle Perera, Mr. Fahim Aslam |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 02 2024-25 |
Feasibility, Benefits and Challenges of Establishing a Special Economic Zone in the Northern Region of Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Prof. O.G Dayaratna Banda |
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Team Members: Dr. Malini Balamayuran, Ms. Pamoda Jayasundara |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 03 2024-25 |
Building a Foundation for Responsible Taxpayers: Raising Youth Tax Awareness and future compliances |
Team Leader: Prof. B.W.R. Damayanthi |
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Team Members: Dr. Nadee Dissanayake, Dr (Mrs.) D P Kanthi Manel |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 04 2024-25 |
Integrating Return Migrants into the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development Process: With Special Reference to the Uva Province of Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Prof. N.P. Ravindra Deyshappriya |
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Team Members: Dr. H. U. S. Pradeep, Prof. Carlos Mendez |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 05 2024-25 |
Harmonizing the environment through Geotourism niche market in Sri Lanka: Paradigm for Socio-Economic Sustainability |
Team Leader: Professor (Dr.) Imali N. Fernando |
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Team Members: Prof. T.S.L.W. Gunawardena, Dr. Amila Sandaruwan Ratnayake |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 06 2024-25 |
Social Security Challenges of an Ageing Population Amid Economic Downturn: A Case of Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Dr. Janaka Fernando |
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Team Members: Prof. W. Indralal De Silva, Ms. W.S.M. Goonatilaka, Mr. Ranjith De Silva |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 07 2024-25 |
Renewable Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities for Economic Development in Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Dr. Keembiyahettige Nandasiri |
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Team Members: Dr Sarath Katukurunda, Prof. P. H. T. Kumara, Mr. Saman Udayakantha, Mr. E.M. Ranatunga |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 08 2024-25 |
The Influence of Archaeological and Historical Sites on Regional Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Preservation in Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Dr. Kurukulasooriya A. Nisantha |
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Team Members: Dr. W.I.C.S. Gunasinghe, Dr. Darshana Bandara, Prof. H.I.G.C. Kumara, Ms. E.V.D. Dilhani, Mrs. Anne Jayasekara |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 09 2024-25 |
Exploring Alternative Economic Models for Contemporary Sri Lanka: The Case of the Sarvodaya Economic Model |
Team Leader: Prof. W. Lalith Prasanna Perera |
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Team Members: Dr. Vinya S. Ariyaratne, Prof. Kalinga Tudor Silva |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 10 2024-25 |
Capturing the Digital Economy Measurement Framework for Sri Lanka: Assessing Key Indicators, Trends, and Policy Implications |
Team Leader: Prof. M.A.K. Sriyalatha |
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Team Members: Dr. M.P.K. Withanawasam, Prof. (Mrs) S M Samarasinghe, Dr. (Mrs.) Paththinige Priyantha Lalanie, Ms. Thilani Lavanga Navaratne, Ms. K.P.K.H. Silva |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 11 2024-25 |
The Influence of Political Patronage Networks and Clientelism on Resource Allocation, Public Spending, and Economic Disparities across Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Dr. B.M. Sumanaratne |
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Team Members: Mr. W.A. Nalin Dhananjaya Wijesinghe, Mrs. Anuradha Gamage, Dr. N.G. Upul Sanjeewa Wijepala, Mr. I. Renuka Priyantha, Miss. I.G.S. Kumari |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 12 2024-25 |
Analysis of the Nexus Between Food Price Rise, Food Security, and Poverty in Sri Lanka |
Team Leader: Dr. Manoj Thibbotuwawa |
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Team Members: Dr. Ganga Tilakaratna, Dr. Pulasthi Amarasinghe |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant No. 13 2024-25 |
The Unequal Burden: Exploring Determinants and Socio-economic Impacts of Energy Poverty in Sri Lanka in Urban, Rural, and Estate Sectors |
Team Leader: Prof. Rev. W. Wimalaratana |
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Team Members: Senior Professor S. P. Premarathne, Mr. Y. K. N. Kandewatta, Ms. A. N. Fernando |
Awarded Individual Grants
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Grant Number |
Title of the project |
Researcher |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Individual Grant No. 01 2024-25 |
Economic Planning in Sri Lanka’s Market Economy: Good Governance and Quality of Life |
Dr. Lakmini Fernando |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Individual Grant No. 02 2024-25 |
Exploring the Challenges and Effectiveness of Microfinance Services on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Multidimensional Poverty Reduction in Sri Lanka: A Mixed-Methods Approach |
Prof. Prasansha Kumari |
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Gamani Corea Foundation Individual Grant No. 03 2024-25 |
Analyzing the Impact of Macroeconomic Policies in Sri Lanka Analysis using a Multi-sector, Multi-household Computable General Equilibrium Model |
Dr. Senal Weerasooriya |