Media Research Team
The Media Research Team cultivates critical media consumption habits and media transparency, ensuring that information can be used effectively by to support democratic decision-making.
Deepanjalie Abeywardana
Deputy Director – Media and Politics
Mahoshadi Peiris
Senior Programme Lead / Team Leader
Rochel Canagasabey
Programme Lead
Chrishari Gunasekare
Senior Programme Coordinator
Jonathan Cruse
Research Analyst
Kaumini Mapa
Junior Research Analyst
Buwanajee Coralage
Junior Research Analyst
Trusted Research
Our research and analysis are relied on by a wide range of organisations, policymakers and even governments due to our meticulous approach and impartiality.
Interdisciplinary approach
Our economics, politics, media and law teams cross pollinate each other to collaboratively offer clients, policymakers and the wider public world class research.
Impactful narratives
We present policy recommendations and analysis through compelling and digestible narratives. These have led to changes in national policy and economic strategy.
Verité Research, as the name implies, is an independent think tank with research at its core. We carry out this research along four areas –economics, politics, media, and law. Leveraging this research, we provide strategic analysis and advice to governments, organisations, and the private sector in Sri Lanka and beyond.