Browsing by Author "IPS"

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    11th Annual Global Development Conference organized by Global Development Networks (GDN)
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2010-01-11) IPS
    Parakrama Samaratunga, Research Fellow and Head of Agricultural Economic Policy Unit, made a presentation on “A Note on Agricultural Issues of Sri Lanka” in the parallel working sessions on “Shaping Agriculture and Trade Policies in Sub Saharan Africa & South Asia” at the 11th Annual Global Development Conference organized by Global Development Networks (GDN), 11-15 January 2010, Prague, Czech Republic.
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    14th Ministerial of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2014-10-06) IPS
    Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director, IPS, was a delegate with the government of Sri Lanka team at the 14th Ministerial of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Perth, Australia during 6-9 October 2014.
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    17th Joint Committee Meeting of Business Cooperation Committees to mark the 60th Anniversary of Japan-Sri Lanka Diplomatic Relations
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2012-12-06) IPS
    A full day conference to mark the 60th Anniversary of Japan-Sri Lanka Diplomatic Relations took place at the BMICH on 6th December 2012.
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    2018 Blue Green Budget of Sri Lanka: It’s Reality in Environmental Perspective
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2017-12-14) IPS
    IPS Research Economist, Kanchana Wickramasinghe, recently shared her views on Sri Lanka’s 2018 Budget proposals which aimed at improving climate resilience of the country.
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    20th Annual General Meeting of National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2015-01-29) IPS
    The 20th Annual General Meeting of the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCESL) was held in Colombo. IPS Executive Director Dr. Saman Kelegama was the Guest of Honour at the event and delivered the keynote address titled “Towards the 2020 Vision of US$ 20 bn Exports and Beyond - Pressing Concerns and Emerging Opportunities.”
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    36th National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2015-11-04) IPS
    IPS Executive Director, Dr. Saman Kelegama and Deputy Director, Dr. Dushni Weerakoon, were panelists at the 36th National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), held under the theme “Catalyst 15: Collaborate to Compete”.
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    3rd South Asia Economic Summit
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2010-12-17) IPS
    Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director, IPS, and Anushka Wijesinha and Suwendrani Jayaratne, Research Officers of IPS were resource persons at the 3rd South Asia Economic Summit (SAES), held in Katmandu, Nepal during 17th -19th December, 2010.
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    4th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2011-09-20) IPS
    The 4th SAARC Business Leaders Conclave took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, during 20-22 September, 2011. Executive Director made a presentation on ‘Trade and Investment in South Asia: Opportunities and Challenges’.
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    4th South Asia Economic Summit
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2011-10-22) IPS
    Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director, IPS, Dr. Dushni Weerakoon, Deputy Director, IPS, and Anushka Wijesinha, Research Economist of IPS were resource persons at the 4th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES), held in Dhaka, Bangladesh during 22 -23 October, 2011. It was organized by the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh.
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    5th South Asia Economic Summit
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2012-09-11) IPS
    Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director, IPS, Dr. Dushni Weerakoon, Deputy Director, IPS, and Anushka Wijesinha, Research Economist of IPS were resource persons at the 5th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES), held in Islamabad, Pakistan during 11 - 13 September, 2012. It was organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan.
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    6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2017-05-03) IPS
    IPS Research Officer, Dilani Hirimuthugodage, made a presentation on “Role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in Promoting Ecotourism in Sri Lanka” at the 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
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    6th South Asia Economic Summit to be Sri Lanka’s first CarbonNeutral® Conference
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2013-04-30) IPS
    IPS obtained global CarbonNeutral® certification for the 6th South Asia Economic Summit that it is hosting in September this year. The press briefing in this regard took place on 30th April 2013, at the IPS Executive Lounge.
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    8th General Meeting of the Poverty and Economic Policy Research Network
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2010-06-14) IPS
    IPS was awarded a grant by the Poverty and Economic Policy Network (PEP) for a proposal on: “Will a Tax on Public Servants Improve Progressivity?” presented by Nisha Arunatilake at the 8th General Meeting of the Poverty and Economic Policy Research Network in Dakar, Senegal, during 14th to 18th June, 2010.
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    A Delegation of Chinese Scholars Visits IPS to Discuss Research on BRI
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2019-07-22) IPS
    A delegation of Chinese scholars, led by He Zukun, President and Professor of the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, China visited the IPS on 22 July 2019, to discuss future collaborative research initiatives.
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    A Visionary, whose Legacy was Built on Humility and Humanity
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2017-06-28) IPS
    In Appreciation of Dr. Saman Kelegama, by the staff of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka
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    A Visit by a Delegation of the China Development Institute (CDI)
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2016-12-19) IPS
    A delegation from the China Development Institute (CDI), a think tank based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, visited the IPS and met with Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director and Dr. Janaka Wijayasiri, Head of the International Economic Unit of the IPS.
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    ADB South Asia Research Department (SARD) Economists’ Conference
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2012-12-04) IPS
    The ADB South Asia Research Department (SARD) Economists’ Conference took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, during 4-5 December 2012.
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    Ambassador of Vietnam in Sri Lanka and Counselor visit IPS
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2012-01-04) IPS
    Ambassador of Vietnam in Sri Lanka, Ton Sinh Thanh and Counselor, Phung Trong Tuan, made a courtesy call at the IPS and met the Executive Director to discuss possible collaboration of the Vietnam Embassy with the IPS to organize a conference on Economic Relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
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    ‘An Evaluation of the Implementation of Guidelines in School Canteens’, Ministry of Educational Services
    (Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), 2014-12-15) IPS
    A dissemination meeting on a study conducted by IPS, titled ‘An Evaluation of the Implementation of Guidelines in School Canteens’, was presented to the Secretary Mr. Anura Dissanayake, Ministry of Education on 15th December 2014.
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    Annual Report 2005
    (Colombo: IPS, 2006) IPS