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Research Publications 2026

1.) Poor Sanitary Infrastructure and the Plight of Low-Income Urban Dwellers, Sri Lanka

Authors: Tilak Abeysinghe, Nethmini Gunarathne, Rasani Sonali Jayalath

ISBN: 978-624-6487-21-8


02.) Feasibility, Benefits, and Challenges in Establishing a Special Economic Zone in the Northern Region of Sri Lanka

Authors: OG Dayaratna-Banda, Malini Balamayuran, Pamoda Jayasundara

ISBN: 978-624-6487-13-3


03.) Exploring the Dimensions and Determinants of Youth Tax Awareness in Sri Lanka

Authors: B.W.R. Damayanthi,  Nadee Dissanayake , D.P.K. Manel

ISBN: 978-624-6487-14-0


04.) Return Migration and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Analysis based on Uva Province of Sri Lanka

Authors: N.P. Ravindra Deyshappriya,  P. Uluwaduge, Carlos Mendez, W.M.A.H. Bandara

ISBN: 978-624-6487-17-1


05.) Developing Geotourism in Sri Lanka: Adopting the Modified Geosite Assessment Model (M-GAM) for Socio-Economic Prosperity of Geosites

Authors: Imali Fernando, Amila Sandaruwan Ratnayake, Thilini Jayasinghe

ISBN: 978-624-6487-18-8


06.) Social Security Coverage of Key Programs and Challenges on Wellbeing of Elderly Population in Kaluthara District, Sri Lanka

Authors: Janaka Fernando, Indralal De Silva, Ranjith De Silva, Savithri Goonatilaka

ISBN: 9-786246-487157


07.) Renewable Energy Transition in Sri Lanka: Status, Potential, Policy Environment, and Future Directions

Authors: Keembiyahetti, S. Katukurunda, P.H.T. Kumara, E.M. Ranatunga, N.N. Ranathunga, K.K.S. Udayakantha

ISBN: 978-624-6487-19-5


08.) Tourism, Economy, and Culture: A Qualitative Investigation into the Impact of Heritage Sites in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Dambulla

Authors: H.I.G.C. Kumara , K.A. Nisantha, M.D. Bandara, E.V.D. Dilhani

ISBN: 978-624-6487-16-4


09.) Exploring Alternative Economic Models for Contemporary Sri Lanka: The Case of the Sarvodaya Economic Model

Authors: Prasanna Perera, Tudor Silva, Vinya Ariyaratne, Hasitha Wathiyage

ISBN: 978-624-6487-20-1


10.) Capturing the Digital Economy Measurement Framework for Sri Lanka: Assessing Key Indicators, Trends, and Policy Implications

Authors: M.A.K. Sriyalatha, P.P. Lalanie, M.P.K. Withanawasam

ISBN: 978-624-6487-10-2


11.) Influence of Political Patronage Networks and Clientelism on Resource Allocation, Public Spending, and Economic Disparities across Sri Lanka

Authors: B.M. Sumanaratne, I.R. Priyantha, N.D. Wijesinghe, N.G.U.S. Wijepala, I.G.S. Kumari, A. Gamage

ISBN: 978-624-6487-08-9


12.) Interlinkages between Food Price Inflation, Food Security, and Poverty in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Analysis

Authors: Manoj Thibbotuwawa, Ganga Tilakaratna, Pulasthi Amarasinghe

ISBN: 978-624-6487-09-6


13.) The Unequal Burden: Exploring Determinants and Socio-economic Impacts of Energy Poverty in Sri Lanka (Urban, Rural, and Estate Sectors)

Authors: Ashani Fernando, Kamal Kandewatta, W. Wimalaratana, S. P. Premaratne

ISBN: 978-624-6487-23-2


14.) A Comprehensive Analysis of the Short-Term and Long-Term Impacts of Social Protection on Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of the Ayagama Divisional Secretariat Division in Rathnapura District

Authors: Dammika Padmakanthi, Anupama Dias, Roshini Jayaweera

ISBN: 978-624-6487-11-9


15.) Export Competitiveness in South and Southeast Asia: A Sectoral Panel Data Approach with Policy Proposals for Sri Lanka

Authors: Achinthya Koswatta, Neavis Morais, Shantha Abeysinghe

ISBN: 978-624-6487-12-6


16.) Effectiveness of Microfinance Services on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Multidimensional Poverty Reduction in Sri Lanka

Authors: J.A. Prasansha Kumari

ISBN: 978-624-6487-07-2


17.) Evaluating Fiscal Policy Reforms in Sri Lanka through a Multi-Sector, Multi-Household Computable General Equilibrium Model

Authors: Senal Weerasooriya, Salani Karunarathne

ISBN: 978-624-6487-22-5