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ecoNspace provides a platform for the collection, organization, access and preservation of scholarly socio-economic information in electronic formats. It also serves as the IPS institutional electronic repository and archives its official publications.

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Annual Report 2024
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2024)
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Empirical evidence on sexual and gender based violence faced by migrant female domestic workers
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2025-12) Weeraratne, Bilesha ; Gunawardena,Yashora
Female migrant workers experience Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) related vulnerabilities in the countries of their destination. However, there is limited understanding and empirical evidence of the extent of SGBV experienced by Sri Lankan female migrant workers in recent years. Using data from complaints lodged at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) by migrant female domestic workers, in an approach that combines the world of work and human rights frameworks, this study conducts a qualitative analysis to provide empirical evidence on when, where and how female migrant workers are affected by SGBV. Empirical evidence provides a better understanding of various nuances of SGBV and helps formulate appropriate recommendations along four main pillars which are Pillar 1: Pre-emptive risk identification mechanisms and awareness raising mechanisms; Pillar 2: Efficient and speedy reporting mechanisms; Pillar 3: Effective support structures for positive coping mechanisms and Pillar 4: Binding penalty measures to prevent further incidence of SGBV.
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Sri Lanka state of the economy 2023: economic policy choices: from stabilisation to growth
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2023-10)
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Sri Lanka: satate of the economy 1991/92
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1991)
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Regulatory impact assessment: a tool for better regulatory governance in Sri Lanka?
(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2005-08)
A market-based economy would not always bring about maximum welfare to society due to inherent failures. This is where regulations come into the picture. A strong and independent regulatory structure balances the system. A good regulatory structure will protect consumers but will also serve investors by levelling the playing field.