Chandula Idirisinghe

Junior Researcher at Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

🚨Happening tomorrow!

Join us at the knowledge sharing & networking event to mark the release of #SOE2024.

⌚ 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM

📍Dr Saman Kelegama Auditorium, IPS

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Ever wondered why mango prices fluctuate so much across Sri Lanka? 🥭🇱🇰

A study on groundnut markets in Malawi, identified poor market integration and low price transmission as root causes of price fluctuation.

Could similar factors be affecting our mango markets?

Read here!

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🆕TE Blog

65% of 🇱🇰mango cultivation is in 9 districts, with Anuradhapura leading cultivation. This regional concentration causes price disparities, highlighting the need for better demand & supply mgt.

Read @Chandula_Id's suggestions to tackle this: https://t.co/EtPUp2c0GE

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Remembering Dr Saman Kelegama, a visionary leader & former Executive Director of IPS, on the 7th anniversary of his passing.

His profound contributions to economic policy research & his vision for a better 🇱🇰 continue to guide & inspire us.

👉 https://t.co/xhBe84HmHJ

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Sri Lanka's EdTech: Great potential, but challenges remain. Let's bridge the digital divide & equip teachers for tech-driven future of learning!

@TalkEconomicsSL @SVoice2030 #EdtechforSDGs

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Ed-tech towards achieving SDGs @TalkEconomicsSL @SVoice2030 #EdtechforSDGs

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🟢 LIVE now! 

Roundtable Discussion moderated by Dr @ArunatilakeN begins. 

https://t.co/bcIW4milDy 

#EdtechforSDGs

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The discussion will focus on:  

1) Ensuring access to Ed-Tech  
2) Using Ed-Tech to fill gaps in education 
3) Ed-Tech to improve quality of education learning outcomes 
4) Opportunities, barriers & challenges to Ed-Tech 

Zoom: https://t.co/pX444iCe5b

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🔵Join us as we go live in 30 minutes at the Round Table Discussion on Ed-tech Towards Achieving SDGs!

Zoom: https://t.co/bcIW4mhNO0

#EdtechforSDGs

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Share your questions on #Edtech via 🔗or comment below.

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🌐 IPS, @SVoice2030 & Group for the Analysis of Development (GRADE) are hosting a hybrid Roundtable Discussion on "Ed-tech towards achieving SDGs"!

Share your questions on #Edtech via 🔗or comment below.
https://t.co/evJXW6KAe2

🗓️: 27 February 2024
Await more details!

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A survey done by @LankaSTAT in 2023 revealed that 83% of households whose expenses ⬆️due to #economiccrisislka saw a ⬆️ in transport costs.

The VAT on petrol & diesel will further ⬆️household expenses on transport.

🔗 https://t.co/gW1WsDL5fw

@Lakshila_W

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Countries in the #GlobalSouth like 🇱🇰 are struggling to find financing for Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI).
-IPS’ Executive Director Dr Dushni Weerakoon, Global Technology Summit 2023

🔗 https://t.co/tE3i9pRyzS

@CarnegieIndia

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LFVPPEA held its 42nd Annual General Meeting and Post Business Session on 03 November 2023 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. P. Malathi, Director General of the Department of Agriculture graced this occasion as the Chief Guest and the Keynote Speaker.
#42nd_AGM #LFVPPEA

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“If we're still fixated on fresh produce, we're stuck at the bottom of the value chain. To truly progress and enrich our nation and the industry, we must shift our focus to adding value to fresh produce.”
Mr. Marikkar, The newly appointed president, LFVPPEA
#42nd_AGM #LFVPPEA

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National Policy Conference on Women's Access to Decent Work in Sri Lanka - The Second Panel Discussion

#DecentWorkLK @TalkEconomicsSL @PEPnetwork @coimpactcollab

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Happening now !!..

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National Policy Conference on Women's Access to Decent Work in Sri Lanka

#DecentWorkLK #TalkEconomicsSL #PEPnetwork #coimpactcollab

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⏰We are going live in 30 minutes!

Join us for live updates of the Women’s Access to Decent Work in Sri Lanka National Policy Conference. #DecentWorkLK

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