July 2017

    ‘Politicians never hit by strikes’
    by |27 July 2017|Verité in the News
    Very critical institutions, such as those in the health and petroleum sectors, must resort to strike action once other settlement mechanisms are exhausted.. If not  the people have to suffer and not the politicians, Director, Economics, Verite Research Dr. Nishan...
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    The Gloves Are Off: Reactions to Ben Emmerson’s Statement on Torture, Counterterrorism
    by |20 July 2017|Verité in the News
    Featured image courtesy Colombo Gazette On July 14, 2017 the Special Rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, Ben Emmerson released a statement at the end of his visit to Sri Lanka, where he met with detainees, activists, and the Attorney General, the Chief...
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    What’s Happening With Constitutional Reforms?
    by |16 July 2017|Verité in the News
    https://assets.roar.media/Life/2015/01/a> only spoke of amendments to the existing constitution. In the Parliamentary election that followed in August of that year, the UNP reiterated its promise of a brand new constitution in its own manifesto. Two years later, the two constituent parties...
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    Top experts share insights at LKI’s foreign policy conference
    by |14 July 2017|Verité in the News
    In light of the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed last month, which is the first FTA Sri Lanka has signed in over a decade, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) will hold a seminar titled “Expand your Business Opportunities...
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    Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute concludes first Foreign Policy conference
    by |14 July 2017|Verité in the News
    A landmark dialogue on the theme of ‘Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy: Choices in a Changing World’ was recently held at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI). The two-day event drew established experts and new voices...
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    Sri Lankan government gives high priority to develop ICT
    by |13 July 2017|Verité in the News
    July 13, Colombo: The government of Sri Lanka gives high priority to develop the ICT, as the sector has become the fourth largest export earner, Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen said. "ICT is changing our world including Sri...
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    Global economic issues –a focus at major LKI forum
    by |13 July 2017|Verité in the News
    Ravi Karunanayake, Minister of Foreign Affairs and chairman of LKI, delivering the opening address, presenting his vision for the future of Sri Lanka's foreign policy. The seminar on 'Emerging Issues in the Indian Ocean' began with a session on 'Emerging...
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    Deepanjalie Abeywardana on the News Media Standards Act – News Line
    by |11 July 2017|Interviews & Articles
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    Janeen Fernando on the News Media Standards Act – News Line
    by |06 July 2017|Interviews & Articles
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    Verité Research works with regional businesses to address policy issues
    by |04 July 2017|Verité in the News
    Verité Research is a private interdisciplinary think tank engaging in strategic analysis and policy reform. This year, Verité will be working with regional chambers and businesses to address policy issues through research-based advocacy and Right to Information (RTI) requests. Accordingly,...
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