April 2019
Reading Time: < 1 min read This journal article examines increasing regional economic integration in the Indian Ocean, along with the region’s rising importance in the global economy, and outlines the challenges to greater regional integration.
May 2020
Reading Time: 6 min read LKI’s recent Spotlight with Prof. Michael Plummer, Director of SAIS Europe, discusses the economic impact triggered by COVID-19 and strategies for recovery in Asia.
February 2020
Reading Time: 9 min read LKI’s Malinda Meegoda explores the impact Coronavirus has on the global economy, and how countries should prioritise national health and be cautious of their approach to containment efforts.
Reading Time: 4 min read Date: 23 January 2020 Reporter: Chathuni Pabasara
November 2019
Reading Time: 5 min read Date: 8 October 2019 Reporter: Lihini Ekanayake
October 2019
Reading Time: 4 min read Date: 24 September 2019 Reporter: Chattalie Jayatilaka
Reading Time: 15 min read LKI’s Amalini Fernando explores the potential of using Gastrodiplomacy as a way to aid the recovery of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, and strengthen Sri Lanka’s brand identity through the promotion of food and culture.
August 2019
Reading Time: 4 min read Date: 28 August 2019 Reporters: Pabasara Kannangara and Shania Dedigama
Reading Time: 8 min read LKI’s Adam Collins breaks down the details of the proposed Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact programme in Sri Lanka, and highlights the implications for the country.
Reading Time: 13 min read In light of the recent Easter attacks, Nishadi Thennakoon of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, considers the adverse impact of internal social conflicts on Sri Lanka’s economic development.