Priyanka Jayawardena
Research Economist, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka

Priyanka Jayawardena has over 15 years of research experience at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka. Her areas of expertise include skills and education, demographics, health, and labor markets. She has worked as a consultant to international organizations, including World Bank, ADB, and UNICEF. She holds a BSc in Statistics and MA in Economics from the University of Colombo.

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Improving Public Health in Sri Lanka through Enhanced Sugary Drinks Taxation

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

   Sri Lanka; Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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Designing Proactive Policies to Combat Child Malnutrition in Sri Lanka

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

   Health; Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities