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46th Open Forum on Poverty: ‘Measurement of Poverty in Sri Lanka’

Thu - 15 Mar Written by Roshini

CEPA’s 46th Open Forum titled Poverty: ‘Measurement of Poverty in Sri Lanka’ will be held on Tuesday, 22nd May at 4.30 pm at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies, No. 24, Horton Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.

The 46th Open Forum aims to present an overview of poverty measurement and related calculations in Sri Lanka. The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) uses a monetary measure of poverty but the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) collects other information as well. However, current discourse on focuses on using multidimensional measures to measure poverty.

The specific objectives of this 46th Open Forum are to:
•    Share the Department of Census and Statistic’s experiences of using HIES data for measuring poverty and the calculation/interpretation of poverty at sectoral and district levels,
•    Discuss the strengths and challenges in measuring poverty, and
•    Focus on changes that are being considered in the measurement of poverty.

The Open Forum will feature a guest presentation by Ms. Suranjana Vidyaratne, on “Measurement of Poverty in Sri Lanka”. Ms. Suranjana Vidyaratne is the Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics of Sri Lanka.

The presentation will be followed by a discussion on the use of multi-dimensional measures in the preparation of the National Human Development Report by Dr. Nisha Arunatilake, Research Fellow and Head of Labour, Employment and Human Resources Development Research at the Institute of Policy Studies.

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LATEST PUBLICATION

Wed - 25 Jan Written by Administrator

Right of Way - A journey of resettlement
by Sharni Jayawardena
CEPA's latest publication was launched on Wednesday, 1st February at 4.30pm at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies.  The book detailing the lessons and experiences of resettlement along the Southern Express way is now available for purchase at:

  •     Centre for Poverty Analysis (29 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7),
  •     Makeen Bookshop (430, Galle Road, Colombo 3),
  •     Suriya Bookshop, (12, Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo 5),
  •     Lakehouse Bookshop (100, Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha, Col. 2),
  •     Vijitha Yapa Bookshop (Unity Plaza, Colombo 2).

 

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NEW PUBLICATION

Wed - 30 Nov Written by Administrator

 An exploratory study on adapting to climate change in coastal areas of Sri Lanka

Working Paper Series No. 18 – 2011

This book is available at:

  • Centre for Poverty Analysis (29 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7),
  • Makeen Bookshop (430, Galle Road, Colombo 3), 
  • Suriya Bookshop, The Social Scientists Association (12, Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo 5),
  • Lakehouse Bookshop (100, Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2), 
  • Vijitha Yapa Bookshop (Unity Plaza, Colombo 2).

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CEPA Annual Retreat

CEPA held the second part of its Annual Staff Retreat on the 1st and 2nd of August 2011 at Kani Lanka Resort, Kalutara. The two day residential retreat focused largely on improving CEPA's research quality and performance and the efficiency of its administrative policies and procedures. The sessions included presentations, discussions and group work. Team Building exercises were carried out on the second day by Mr. Lalith Gunaratne of Sage and consisted of both classroom and outdoor activities. The exercises focused on building greater communication and understanding within the organisation and using its unique mix of skills and talents to achieve successful results.
   

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The Centre for Poverty Analysis is an independent Sri Lankan think tank promoting a better understanding of poverty related issues in Sri Lanka.
CEPA offers advisory and training services, based on applied empirical research to organisations and professionals working towards poverty reduction. CEPA is also committed to making information on poverty and related issues more accessible to Sri Lankan citizens and decision makers.

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