Joshua Thananayagam
Junior Research Analyst
Joshua began his journey with Verité Research as an intern upon completing his undergraduate degree.
With his BSc. in Economics and Management (Hons) from the University of London at hand, Joshua now serves as a Junior Research Analyst within the Economics team. His primary areas of interest include macroeconomics, socio-economics, governance, and policy.
During the course of his undergraduate degree, Joshua obtained an Academic Achievement Award in 2022 and obtained a World Prize for being the top scorer in Development Management. Additionally, Joshua undertook a Summer School course in Inequality at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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.