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Sri Lanka Innovators’ Forum: An Initiative by Gamani Corea Foundation

The Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) was set up by the internationally renowned late Dr. Gamani Corea in 2000 to take his passion for development globally, with particular emphasis on Sri Lanka. Its mission is to contribute to the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka and other low-income and middle- income countries through informed, independent, high quality research.

The (GCF) has launched Sri Lanka Innovators’ Forum (SLIF) as a proactive step to address the complex socio-economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka and provide evidence-based policy recommendations. SLIF brings subject specialists, industry stakeholders, policy makers, researchers, experts, thought leaders and the public together on a single platform. This initiative transcends borders and barriers, embracing a holistic approach to finding sustainable solutions across twenty key sectors, including governance, poverty alleviation, international trade, energy, education, health, and foreign policy.

The SLIF Introduced a comprehensive process that involves authoring issues papers, reviewing them and ending up with a round table session with a panel of experts and the public.

This process was inaugurated in February this year and followed by three sessions on Macroeconomic policy, Foreign Policy and Poverty Reduction Policy.

The upcoming session on June 16, 2023, focusing on Sub National Planning will be held in Sri Lanka Foundation. Chandrasena Maliyadde, Former Ministry Secretary would present the paper. Session will be chaired by Ven. Prof. Wijitapure Wimalaratana Thera, President, Sri Lanka Economic Association with panelists comprising experts and practitioners in the field.

This would be followed by a Discourse on Good Governance led by Dr. Llyod Fernando, President of the Gamani Corea Foundation and a seasoned senior Public officer scheduled for Friday, June 30 at the same venue.

The Session would start at 4 p.m. and those interested can join the session in person at Sri Lanka Foundation or using digital platforms, Zoom and YouTube. For more information and to join the session, please visit the Sri Lanka Innovators’ Forum website: https://slif.gamanicoreafoundation.lk/ or call Sohan on 077 6565016.

 


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