Maya Karunaratne

Int’l Development and Policy Specialist. Brain Gainer. Closet Creative. Travel Bug. | M&E @UNODC_MCP | My own opinions. RTs not endorsements.

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

Business case for ESG in a stabilising economy | Daily FT https://t.co/7c0SrjK8Q1

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@USAmbSL As a US citizen, I’d expect to feel safe in the embassy of my country, even when trying to renew a passport. Instead, the aggressive attitudes and poor communication of the staff make you feel like an intruder.

I expected better.

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@USAmbSL pls be aware that the consular section of the embassy is a horrid experience - from the rude window staff to the arrogant security guards. Protocol and working off a script is understandable - but the lack of empathy and aggressive communication is unnecessary.

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@AmilaPremaratne Philippines !

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

Countries that make you download tedious apps to enter 🤬
There are better ways!!

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

The irony of this - yes, let's just keep using tax-payer money to keep these SOEs afloat

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

“The government is attempting to arbitrarily privatize institutions such as SLT, Lanka Hospitals and Sri Lanka Insurance without transparency, claiming they are loss-making, to advance their own agendas.” Namal Rajapaksa

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

At the Hexa 2.0 Exhibition at Lionel Wendt. Had to click seeing the irony 🙈

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

While we respect traditions, it is time we evolve. There is nothing Buddhist or cultured about the torture of these innocent and magnificent animals.

[Kelum Samarasena @kelums]

Built up Narrow streets, with no place to run/hide, packed crowds and complete idiots 'manning' elephants are all signs for a national disaster impending.
We are just riding the luck with no change to the ways.
Bring all elephants under State ownership .
Train these 'mahouts'.

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@KusumW 💯 most relatable post ever !

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

#NewProfilePic

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

How interesting is #Mongolia 🇲🇳
From shaman mounds, ger houses, the great Genghis Khan to the post-communist resurgence.
Definitely much more to see!

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

https://t.co/xYw8c5hZhu

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

Is it the role of the IMF to address governance and corruption, and if so, to what extent are they practically able to do this?

Responsible lending is necessary - but we also have a history of harping on about “western control”.

Where is the balance?

[Verité Research @VeriteResearch]

🔴 IMF programs often aim to alleviate symptoms rather than addressing root causes. The fundamental issue in Sri Lanka is related to governance and corruption, which the current IMF program appears to neglect.

Executive Director @NCdeMel explains.

#SriLanka #IMF

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

Our heavy public sector is a huge burden, not to mention how it decentivizes a competitive workforce

[Dinidu de Alwis @dinidu]

Rightsize the military and civil service, get rid of most of SoEs, liberalise trade and open markets. Setting the major reforms in place is essential for non recurrence.

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

They can’t be quantified - but we also must acknowledge that we need better incentives for teachers - more so, to ensure quality education

[DailyMirror @Dailymirror_SL]

"In education, losses cannot be quantified. We must all understand the importance of education," Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. The Minister was commenting on the impact of the strikes launched by several trade unions on the education sector.

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

Even if we ignore the inherent chauvinism, the “fraternity” mindset trickles into our governance systems..

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@Dailymirror_SL We really need to evolve past glamorizing big-match culture

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@Dailymirror_SL We really need to evolve past glamorizing big-match culture

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

💯 @EranWick, obstructions to justice and the resulting lack of confidence contribute to missed foreign investment and the overall brain drain

[Manthri.LK_Watch @ManthriLK_Watch]

The factor on investment that needs to be recognized is called 'country risk'. It's not just about regulation but confidence in the country. Businessmen question me as to who is really safe in this country? - @EranWick #SriLanka #Parliament #Colombo #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

[Maya Karunaratne @MayaKaru]

@dinidu Love this question, def something to think about

[Marianne David @MarianneDavid24]

My heart is so happy to hear the National Anthem being sung in Tamil at the Independence Day celebration