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.

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Sri Lanka’s Aswesuma program can better support the vulnerable by refining targeting, improving data, and aligning aid with poverty reduction.

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Debt-for-climate-and-nature swaps provide Sri Lanka with a practical solution to ease debt, combat climate change, and protect biodiversity.

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

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

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

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

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