Sunimalee Madurawala

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

New webinar series with SHAPE Asia ⬇️

Hear from leading experts on building healthier food systems through better data and #policyaction.

📅 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕦 11:30 AM–1:00 PM (Colombo time)
🔗 https://t.co/xxSD4trJZd

#TalkingEconomics #Asia #FoodSystems #PublicHealth

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

New article out! What we eat in #Asia is shaped by cross-border trade, marketing & supply chains — meaning national policies alone can't fix our food environments. #Regionalcooperation is key.
@DevelopmentAsia @TalkEcon_IPS
#FoodSystems #NutritionPolicy #SHAPEAsia

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

In a recent article on @DevelopmentAsia, IPS Research Economist @SunimaleeM highlights how cross‑border trade and supply chains are reshaping diets across #Asia.
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🔗Read more: https://t.co/JESPfp36MK
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Collaboration with: SHAPE Asia #RegionalCooperation #TalkingEconomics #lka

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

My chapter on #womenshealth, #SDGs, and crises in #LKA is now published in Sustainable Women’s Health: Perspectives from #SouthAsia by @springer1842
A critical look at protecting women’s well-being when systems are under strain. @TalkEcon_IPS
🔗: https://t.co/ux5ESea5Lu

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

IPS researcher @SunimaleeM contributed a chapter to a @springer1842 volume examining gendered impacts of crises on #womenshealth in #lka and why #inclusive, #genderresponsive policies matter for achieving #SDGs

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/AqC3yKdiCA

#PolicyResearch #lka

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

IPS hosted the SHAPE Asia Regional Coalition in #lka (14–16 Jan), bringing partners together and launching the #RisewithSHAPEAsia campaign.

🔗 https://t.co/b7AWv3MYEq

@IDRC_CRDI
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@ArunatilakeN @SunimaleeM @asanka_lka @PulasthiAmaras2 @PriyankaJ_IPS
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#TalkingEconomics

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

Register now: https://t.co/Uoc6rWshpk

#RisewithSHAPEAsia is a regional campaign advocating responsible food marketing and #empoweringyouth across Asia to shape healthier food environments. Launches 16 Jan with a Youth Content Challenge for ages 18–30.

#TalkingEconomics #LKA

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

Over three decades, IPS has grown into a regional centre of excellence in policy research.

Watch our journey of impact, insight and contribution to Sri Lanka’s policy landscape.

🎥 : https://t.co/SoEbprI2jB

#ips #policyresearch #talkingeconomics #lka https://t.co/SoEbprI2jB

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

Women need real power to shape decisions, not just token seats at the table. Symbolic gestures don’t drive real change. 👉 Read more on @TalkEconSL_IPS https://t.co/nsHYFzwnUZ

#WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #PublicPolicy
#WomenRISE #PublicHealth @WomenRISE6 @IDRC_CRDI

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

💡Want smarter, fairer policies? Start by listening to women.

IPS' new blog by @SunimaleeM discusses the importance of #inclusivepolicy.

🔗https://t.co/cHWQzWDEbV
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#COVID19pandemic #lessonslearnt #womeninpolicy #talkingeconomics #IPSSL

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

Excited to have contributed to a new IPS publication: “Debt for Climate and Nature Swaps in #SriLanka: A Scoping Study”, together with Lakmini Fernando and Menaka Wimalarathne. @TalkEconomicsSL
#ClimateFinance #DebtForNature #DebtForClimate #DebtForNature #DfCN

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

DfCN swaps offer a strategic solution for developing countries facing high debt.

Debt for Climate and Nature Swaps in Sri Lanka: Scoping Study by IPS Researchers Dr. Lakmini Fernando, @SunimaleeM and Menaka Wimalarathne.

https://t.co/FSQv7iTKT0
#DfCN #Climate #SriLanka #IPS

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

🚫Tobacco is not a staple good; it’s a costly addiction.

🧑‍👩‍👧‍👦 IPS research finds that low-income households could gain 20% more food energy if tobacco and alcohol spending is redirected to nutrition.

https://t.co/CAE7npE9WU

@ADICsrilanka @WHOSriLanka @CR_UK

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

Women’s voices must go #beyondrepresentation to meaningful influence! Findings from our study on gender-sensitive pandemic policy responses in #LKA #apparelindustry. #WomenRISE #PublicHealth #GenderEquality @WomenRISE6 @TalkEconomicsSL @IDRC_CRDI @CIHR_IRSC @asanka_lka @NethmiG99

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

🆕 Policy Insight!

Our latest Policy Insight addresses the gender sensitivity & effectiveness of #COVID19 policy responses on public health issues in the #apparel sector.

https://t.co/KuZW4XVNPQ

@NethmiG99 @SunimaleeM @IDRC_CRDI @CIHR_IRSC

#IWD #genderequity #publichealth

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

The study findings highlight the need of #financialsupportsystem for workers when #unemployed

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

@asanka_lka presenting the key findings on improving the #pandemic #policyresponses targeted the #womenworkers in the #apparelindustry in #lka at the @WomenRISE6 end-of-project meeting in 🇰🇪. @aphrc @TalkEconomicsSL @IDRC_CRDI

[WomenRISE @WomenRISE6]

🚨 Only 4 days to go! 🚨

The #WomenRISE End-of-Project Meeting is almost here! 🎉

Join us as we reflect and celebrate our milestones.

See you there! 👏

@aphrc @CKyobutungi @levarouhani @AKU_GSMC
@asanka_lka @k_romeror @darshinigov

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

Highlights from the recent #D4N2024 conference!
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🖇️More:
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[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

Honored to be part of the incredible #D4N2024 conference! 🌟#publichealth #LKA #healthpolicy #OneCGIAR #OurInitiatives #ImplementationResearch #NPSInitiative
@TalkEconomicsSL @IFPRISAO @IFPRI

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

@SunimaleeM highlighted how the sugar-sweetened beverage, tobacco & alcohol industries influence public health policies via various strategies, hindering their effectiveness on Day 1 of #D4N2024.

#publichealthpolicies #foodenvironment #lka #OneCGIAR #ImplementationResearch

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

🌟#Registrations are now open for the Delivering for #Nutrition in #SouthAsia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems conference #D4N2024
🕒Dec 3-5 | #SriLanka
Join us in-person/virtually👉https://t.co/NVGGOzSN8Z
@IFPRI @IFPRIBangladesh @OneCGIAR_TAFSSA @CGIAR @IWMI_ @TalkEconomicsSL

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[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

Excited to announce that I’ll be presenting at this year #D4N2024 conference in beautiful Sri Lanka! Join us in person/ online from Dec 3-5. Registration: https://t.co/LdaeBX5TwS
#D4N2024 #OneCGIAR #OurInitiatives #ImplementationResearch #NPSInitiative
@TalkEconomicsSL @IFPRISAO

[Sunimalee Madurawala @SunimaleeM]

"Sleep is not a nonnegotiable biological necessity". Lack of sleep is a public health challenge.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“The link between lack of sleep and cancer is now so strong that the World Health Organization has classified any form of nighttime shift work as a probable carcinogen."

[IPS Sri Lanka @TalkEcon_IPS]

📢IPS’ Flagship report out! 📢

Get your copy of #SOE2024 from:
IPS (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM/ Payment: Cash or Bank Transfers) or
leading bookshops island wide.

More:🔗 https://t.co/NoIMQd32mc