NETWORK EFFECTS
Network effects became apparent as both a concept and business strategy in the 20th century. Defined as the value that users derive from increased 
ECONOMIC TRENDS
The full year’s numbers in relation to Sri Lanka’s economic growth, the external sector and foreign direct
REGIONAL GEOPOLITICS
The changing balance of power is not only between Asia and the West; it’s also in Asia itself, which raises concerns for future peace
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Since Sri Lanka and other countries resorted to growing high-yield rice to feed increasing populations, a
GREEN FINANCE
The Corporate Knights’ annual Global 100 of the most sustainable corporations lists entities with greater investment returns, better governance
MONETARY POLICY
In February, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) revised the share that commercial banks are required to place with the monetary authority
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Sri Lanka is one of few countries that has free healthcare. In recent years, both the state 
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Tourism is on an upward trajectory in Sri Lanka. Last year, not only did tourist arrivals reflect a 10 percent
SOCIAL FINANCE
Sustainability initiatives create positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) related impacts. Implementing sustainability initiatives
AGRARIAN RESOURCES
Social capital initiatives at national and local levels have been associated with various measures including mortality, health status, teen births and crime rates
WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The global economic outlook is in uncertain territory once again. Last year, the prospects for world economic growth were promising
EDUCATION SECTOR
Observing the situation in Sri Lanka’s state run universities, one wonders if the entire higher education
FOOD SECTOR
Food security and nutrition are at the top of the global development agenda today, due to the urgency to end hunger and
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
The justification for sustainability hinges on three critical factors: doing the right thing, capturing new opportunities and mitigating
MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Looking back at some of the key data points to come out of 2018 produces quite a mixed bag as this
AI IN THE WORKFORCE
The very mention of AI conjures up dystopian imagery of robots taking over the workplace, ‘mind reading’
REGIONAL GEOPOLITICS
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – also called the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
City living is becoming an increasing reality for most people especially in Asia. Growing cities must evolve
COUNTRY FORECAST
At the beginning of last year, the prospect of a somewhat stable and relatively positive macroeconomic performance was thought
THE PROPERTY SECTOR
Real estate and tourism are two separate fields, which correlate with and influence one another. By the end of its extremely disruptive
