The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka is an autonomous economic research organization, established by an Act of Parliament, in Colombo. Its mission is to conduct high-quality, independent, policy-relevant research to provide robust evidence for policymaking and improve the lives of all Sri Lankans.

Insight

Balanced regional integration boosts women's economic participation, driving gender-inclusive growth and reducing inequality in Sri Lanka.

Insight

Targeted, strategic, and innovative measures are needed to ensure edtech effectively promotes inclusiveness for marginalized and vulnerable children.

Insight

Future-proof workers against the impact of future pandemics by strengthening community- and evidence-based initiatives.

Insight

Adjust the tax rate in response to inflation and income growth to sustain its potency in discouraging sugar-sweetened beverages consumption.

Insight

Proper monitoring and regulation of traditional medicine and its integration with western medicine can enhance the quality of health care response.

Policy Brief

Explore equity, quasi-equity, and other non-debt assistance and structural reforms to protect small businesses from COVID-19 and other shocks.

Insight

Nutrition-specific interventions should target the first 1,000 days, promote behavioral change, and focus on the most vulnerable.