Manoj Thibbotuwawa
Research Fellow and Head of the Agriculture Economic Policy, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS)

Manoj Thibbotuwawa has been with IPS for over 15 years, working extensively on economic policy research in agriculture and food security. He has collaborated with the World Bank, IFPRI, WFP, IFAD and JICA and with various government institutes for his studies. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Western Australia.

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Building a Pandemic-Resilient Food System in Sri Lanka

A properly functioning market chain and flow of agricultural products are vital to ensuring food and nutrition security amid COVID-19.

   Sri Lanka; Agriculture and natural resources; Health; Poverty
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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Why the Transition to Smart Farming Is Critical in Sri Lanka

Leveraging technological innovations can help overcome growth constraints and increase agriculture’s economic contribution.

   Sri Lanka; Agriculture and natural resources; Information and communications technology
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production