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Missed the launch webinar for the first issue of our flagship research publication, Lanka Dispatch?

You can now watch the full session on our YouTube channel, where we presented our key findings and shared insights on Sri Lanka’s evolving place in the world.

🔗 Watch the full webinar here: Lanka Dispatch - Mapping Sri Lanka’s Place in the World - https://t.co/biq0LmMhSg

If you have any questions or thoughts, leave them in the comments below!

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Our Latest Publication, Lanka Dispatch is out now!

Looking at the broader picture: mapping Sri Lanka's place in the world.

Read more now: https://t.co/W9WJfB7Sc4

[Rehana Thowfeek | Free Palestine 🇵🇸 🇱🇰 @RegularReh]

What will be the impact of US-Israel v Iran on #lka? I looked at the data to understand how supply chain disruptions will affect 🇱🇰

⛽38% of oil is imported from UAE. UAE has reduced production & is also unable to get any shipments out. CPC says we have 1 months of stocks

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Is Sri Lanka at a strategic advantage given its relationship with India and other South Asian neighbours?

Explore the latest on South Asian geopolitics in @Diplomat_APAC https://t.co/3OulAnEjJ8
Written by Shaheen Abdul Gani and Charuka Peiris from Arutha.
@_CharukaaM_ @ShaheenAGani

#lka #SriLanka

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Get the full analysis from Charuka Peiris, Research & Programme Officer for Arutha, on The Diplomat:
https://t.co/ojMGMRpuud…

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Economic ties between China and Sri Lanka deepened significantly since the 2000s, driving a wave of major infrastructure projects financed through loan agreements.

Here's a snapshot of major projects and the Chinese SOEs involved.

Read more in our latest report:
Chinese SOEs in Sri Lanka: Understanding how they operate, adapt, and compete oversees https://t.co/5DBhhSPqT2

#lka #srilanka

[Charuka Peiris @_CharukaaM_]

RT @AruthaResearch: The cyclone has passed, but the need remains. Affected families are still in desperate need of essentials.
Please keep…

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Budget is in less than an hour. Follow this thread for live tweets. #BudgetLK #Budget2026 #lka

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🎙️ Team Arutha joined @Neonmedialk with @indikasak , ahead of #Budget2026, to unpack what this year’s budget must focus on 👇

💡 Why it’s time for structural reforms, not just targets
💰 Strengthening tax administration without raising taxes
🏛️ Rebuilding the IRD with skills, systems and incentives

🎧 Watch the full podcast: https://t.co/q0A2fLnD20

#lka #srilanka #Budget2026 #economy

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Team @AruthaResearch met with the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today to advocate for property tax reforms in Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰

@AruthaResearch Advisor Professor Mick Moore led the discussion with a presentation on potential pathways for implementing effective property tax reform in Sri Lanka's context.

#lka #SriLanka

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

🎬 New on @AruthaResearch ’s YouTube: Tax Talks!

Our new video series breaks down everything you need to know about Sri Lanka’s tax culture

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more:

https://t.co/mQlBfkSZrr

#lka #SriLanka #TaxTalks

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Our Programme and Research officer, @_CharukaaM_ joined the panel and presented the framework of Sri Lanka’s National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (2023–2027) in Kathmandu, Nepal.🇳🇵🇱🇰

As Nepal concludes its second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, representatives from across South Asia gathered to share experiences, challenges and lessons learned from their respective NAP processes.

#lka #SriLanka

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

🎥 Catch the highlights from @arutharesearch ’s second ‘Economics for Everyone’ Training of Trainers (ToT) in Nanu Oya, in collaboration with @tealeaftrust 📈🌱

#lka #SriLanka

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Apart from voting in elections, another opportunity for the public to participate in local government affairs is through the local budget process. 🗳️

More on this in our latest article by @_CharukaaM_

📖 Read the full article: https://t.co/wS9xYdVCGr

#lka #SriLanka

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As Budget 2025 passes in Parliament, Arutha's @_CharukaaM_ and @ThisuriRojie take a closer look at the NPP Government's first budget💰. Has the government delivered on the promises it was elected on? And what does this mean for Sri Lanka's future? 🤔

Find out more: https://t.co/9xgRpUJ0Of

#BudgetLK #SriLanka #lka

[Charuka Peiris @_CharukaaM_]

Sri Lanka's budget is ranked as one of the least transparent in the world, placing 87th out of 125 countries in 2023. How can we improve this?

My article on Can Citizen Participation Transform Sri Lanka’s Budget Process? is out now. Read it here!

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Lack of transparency & limited public engagement have weakened #SriLanka’s budgeting process.

Could greater citizen participation drive real change?

For more details, check out the article by Charuka Peiris :

https://t.co/ARLQy88JHK

#BudgetLK #LKA #SriLanka

[Charuka Peiris @_CharukaaM_]

Standing ovation for a 19yr old at the @MCG on Boxing Day ❤️
#BGT2024

[Arutha @AruthaResearch]

Sri Lanka’s closest neighbour has played a crucial role in the country's recent economic revival. @_CharukaaM_ explores how #SriLanka’s ties with #India have evolved & what might be in store for the future 👇

Full article: https://t.co/SmlNkjxHet

#lka #indolanka

[Charuka Peiris @_CharukaaM_]

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka's economic policies with a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of about USD 2.9 billion - IMF

#lka #IMF

[Charuka Peiris @_CharukaaM_]

Rohit Sharma restricting one of the best T20I attacking teams in the world less than 150 without Bumrah is massive achievement

What a captain 👏🏻

#INDvsPAK #RohitSharma��