The budget was passed today (Dec. 5th) with numbers undisturbed by Cyclone Ditwah. Here are two first steps for Sri Lanka to take in its Public Finance response

🔴 Verité Research Lead Economist, Mathisha Arangala, will be a key panelist at the "Trade Horizons 2026-2027" discussion, organised by MAS Holdings, JAAF, and the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association. Drawing on his expertise in International Trade, Mathisha will join David

🔴 Verité Research’s Research Director Subhashini Abeysinghe (@subhashini227), Lead Economist Raj Prabu Rajakulendran (@R_R_Prabu), Research Analysts Hafsa Haniffa and Shalomi Liyanage recently conducted a training programme on 'Child Rights Budgeting' for central government

🔴 Day 3 of #MediaForward by @UNDPSriLanka Programme Lead of Verité Media & Politics Rochel Canagasabey (@rochel3241), along with Jagath Liyana Arachchi and @generation_sl conducted a group session guiding the participants in formulating digital safety guidelines for newsrooms.

🔴 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. In this talk at the Bay of Bengal Conversation (@BoBConversation), our Executive Director, Dr Nishan de Mel (@NCdeMel), argues that countries around

🔴 #MediaForward Day 03 Team Leader of Verité Media & Politics Mahoshadi Peiris (@mahoshadi) began Day 3 of #MediaForward by @UNDPSriLanka with a session on Sexual & Gender-Based Violence & Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, especially its consequences & ways for

🔴 Day 2 of #MediaForward hosted by @UNDPSriLanka Head of Verité Media & Politics Deepanjalie Abeywardana spoke on the ethics surrounding the use of AI, especially its impact on journalism. 💡 The session was co-led by Viranjana Herath from the Media Law Forum. #SriLanka

🔴 Day 2 of #MediaForward hosted by @undpsrilanka Head of Verité Media & Politics Deepanjalie Abeywardana underscored the impact of AI on democracy & the future of journalism along with @generation_sl & @factumlk. Tech Cluster Leader at Verité Research Mathisha Arangala

🔴 Verité Research Executive Director, Dr. Nishan de Mel (@NCdeMel), shared critical insights at the recent OPA seminar on the "Impact of the Budget on the National Economy." While acknowledging positive fiscal indicators-such as health spending surpassing defence for the first

🖊️🎥🤳 Day 2 of #MediaForward hosted by @UNDPSriLanka Head of Verité Media & Politics Deepanjalie Abeywardana began the day with a session on understanding information disorder in the mainstream & social media spaces with examples from @EthicsEye. Team Leader @mahoshadi spoke

We’re thrilled to launch Media Forward 2025 — #SriLanka’s premier gathering of journalists, creators, and media professionals, shaping the future of media through dialogue, innovation, and trust. As the strategic partner, @UNDP #SriLanka joins hands with @VeriteResearch,

🔴 Verité Media and Politics is participating in Media Forward, a national gathering of journalists, creators, and media professionals from November 24 to 26. Deepanjalie Abeywardana (Head of Verité Media and Politics), Mahoshadi Peiris (@mahoshadi) (Team Leader), Mathisha

Verité Research Executive Director, Dr. Nishan de Mel (@NCdeMel), is currently in Dhaka, Bangladesh, participating in the Bay of Bengal Conversation. He will be sharing insights at two pivotal sessions today, exploring the intersection of economics, politics, and ethics: 🔴

🔴 Verité Research Executive Director Dr. Nishan de Mel (@NCdeMel) highlighted the vital role of civil society in governance and the need to strengthen the IMF's engagement with civil society in its programmes, speaking at @devex Impact House during the @WorldBank and @IMFNews

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝. Please note that registration for today's V-Think session on Budget 2026 is now closed as we have reached full capacity. Thank you for your interest. Stay tuned for a future session. #Budget2026 #SriLanka #Economy

🔴 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 At the @devex Impact House panel discussion held alongside the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, Verité Research Executive Director Dr. Nishan de Mel (@NCdeMel)

Budget 2026 is out — but what does it mean for YOU? Join the V-Think Session to unpack the numbers and explore what’s next for the nation’s economy. 🗓 20 Nov | 🕟 4:30 PM onwards 📍 In-Person Only @Verité Research Office, 165/1, Park Road, Colombo 5 🎟 Free & open to all —