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Item Non-Farm Employment in the Settlement Sector in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to the Mahaweli Development Programme(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 1988) Bandaragoda, D. J.The paper is based on a case study of the land settlement programme in Sri Lanka with the focus on the Mahaweli areas. The study was conducted particularly with a view to isolating the special characteristics that distinguish state-sponsored settlement areas from other rural contexts, and to understanding how such characteristics relate to non-farm employment.Item State of the Sri Lankan Alcohol Industry and Analysis of Governing(Colombo: Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013-12) Dayaratne, G.D.The main objective of this study is to formulate a balanced policy option for decision makers as Sri Lanka never had a comprehensive alcohol policy, inspite of continuity of enhancing state revenue from legal alcohol. This study reviews the opinions of a cross- section of stakeholders from the industry, wholesalers, retailers, illicit brewers and producers, moderate drinkers, law enforcement officials, government officials and religious dignitaries , to develop a rational policy framework to implement, monitor and enforce it effectively.Item Incentivizing Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka and the Role of Tax Incentives(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013-04) Wijesinha, Anushka; Ekanayake, Raveen; Mahendra, GajenWhile this paper does acknowledge that tax incentives are not the only factor in determining the foreign investment attractiveness of the country, that tax incentives violate the equity principle of taxation, that the evidence supporting the effectiveness of tax incentives is contentious, and are a drain on the country's exchequer, it also acknowledges that Sri Lanka would need to maintain some form of tax incentives regime to remain competitive in attracting good quality FDI. The key argument of this paper is that this tax incentives regime must be designed, implemented, and monitored in a smarter and more cost-effective way so that the impact on revenue is minimized and economic policy objectives can be realized.Item Phoenix from the Ashes? Economic Policy Challenges and Opportunities for Post-Tsunami Sri Lanka(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2005-04) Steele, PaulThis publication reviews the policy challenges and presents recommendations, focusing on the economic issues, of the ongoing tsuname relief and reconstruction efforts and plans for risk management strategies for the future.Item Sri Lanka: State of the Economy Report 2013(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013) Institute of Policy Studies of Sri LankaItem Economic and Social Development under a Market Economy Regime in Sri Lanka: Buddhadasa Hewavitharana Felicitation Volume I(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2010-06) Kelegama, Saman (ed.); Gunewardena, Dileni (ed.)This Volume of essays is dedicated to Prof. Buddhadasa Hewavitharana, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Peradeniya and the current Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka. Professor Hewavitharana had an illustrious career and distinguished himself as a leading economist in Sri Lanka. This introductory chapter has two parts: first a biographical note on the professor, followed by an overview of the chapters in this Volume.Item Female Entrepreneurship and the Role of Business Development Services in Promoting Small and Medium Women Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka and Oxfam International, Sri Lanka, 2014-05) Hirimuthugodage, Dilani; Madurawala, Sunimalee; Senaratne, Athula; Wijesinha, Anushka; Edirisinghe, ChopadithyaThe general objective of this study is to examine the socio-economic and cultural barriers which hinder women’s progression to SME sector. Furthermore, it would also look at the existing and future opportunities for women to enter and lead SMEs with a special focus on access and availability of women - friendly Business Development Services (BDS) including development of business skills, technology transfer and linking with financial services. The study also aims to provide policy level recommendations to increase women entrepreneurs’ access to business development services and to identify national-level strategic priorities for stakeholders to work in economic justice with the aim of promoting women’s economic leadership and enterprise culture among women.Item Sri Lanka: State of the Economy Report 2004(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2004-11) Research TeamItem Private Hospital Health Care Delivery in Sri Lanka: Some Issues on Equity, Fairness, and Regulation(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2013-06) Dayaratne, G. D.Private Hospitals were in existence prior to the World War Two period, and the growth of this sub-sector coincided with the emergence of a market economy in the country, along with the entry into the market of the pharmaceutical industry, medical equipment industry and private insurance. This review attempts to document, understand, and offer suggestions concerning the Private Hospitals in some specific areas such as characteristics, distribution, incentive mechanism for the private health sector, involvement of government and foreign doctors in the private sector, user fees charged, medical negligence and the role of the regulatory regime.Item Economic and Social Development under a Market Economy Regime in Sri Lanka: Buddhadasa Hewavitharana Felicitation Volume II(Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2010-06) Kelegama, Saman (ed.); Gunewardena, Dileni (ed.)This is the second volume of essays in honour of Professor Buddhadasa Hewavitharna, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Peradeniya and the Chairman of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka.