Photo courtesy of Discover Beyond This article was prompted by a question I came across during some recent discussions. Does inequality matter? My immediate reaction was to point out that all types of social oppression such as caste, class, gender, problems of ethnic minorities and struggles against political elites have some form of inequality as their foundation. Then I realised ...
Photo courtesy of France 24 Today is Human Rights Day On December 10, 1948 the UN General Assembly adopted a Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Drawing on grim experience of how misuse of power caused massive destruction and suffering and reflecting diverse traditions, this included social, economic and cultural as well as civil and political rights, which are often ...
Hello, everyone! It’s been a while since I wrote a blog post. Today, I’m exploring the Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), particularly in the context of social protection. EDA’s diverse patterns offer unique solutions for complex problems we see. Note that I will be taking OpenSPP as an example to explain, as it’s the project I am working on now. Think that ...
Photo courtesy of HRW “It is apparent that the continued inaction to reintroduce and/or to raise taxes, and regain the government revenue that was lost, brought about an adverse impact on the economy which had a domino effect on the entire social fabric.” Supreme Court of Sri Lanka The Supreme Court judgement about the Rajapaksa culpability for Sri Lanka’s economic ...
Recovery from a mental health condition is a non-linear journey; it includes regaining your hope, curiosity, interests, and social connections. But, without a steady income, this journey can be filled with roadblocks. For many, engaging in a business can be a lifeline. Watch our space as we uncover why.#mentalhealth #lka #SriLanka
Recovery from a mental health condition is a non-linear journey; it includes regaining your hope, curiosity, interests, and social connections. But, without a steady income, this journey can be filled with roadblocks. For many, engaging in a business can be a lifeline. Watch our space as we uncover why.#mentalhealth #lka #SriLanka
Photo courtesy of NP In the final part of this seven part article, let us focus on certain fundamental changes required to implement serious political and social reforms for the greater good of the country. If we are clear-eyed about the complexities and challenges we face and put emotions to one side, these reforms are achievable with conviction and determination. ...
Authored by a former research intern at LIRNEasia Ali Hakim, this research article delves into the strategic linkages between social information systems and livelihood-related databases, shedding light on innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency of welfare structures. This article explores the dynamic intersection of social registries and labour programmes in Chile, the Philippines, and Sierra Leone. Ali, in his article ...
Photo courtesy of WSWS Middle class consciousness, non-involvement in politics The middle class consciousness of graduates who were able to climb the social ladder (we call it social mobility in sociology) was shaped by the modernist education they received in the university on one hand and the non-involvement in politics on the other hand (though a very few participated in ...
This policy paper addresses the urgent need for a new social compact in response to the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasising the pivotal role of digital inclusion and equity, the report underscores their significance in mitigating health and economic risks associated with pandemic-related lockdowns. It explores how the digitalisation of public services and access to them are ...
Photo courtesy of Sunday Observer The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement after conducting the first review of Sri Lanka’s extended fund facility arrangement. The release of the second tranche of the facility now awaits a decision from the IMF’s Executive Board. The staff-level agreement emphasizes the imperative need for further fortification of the social safety net to safeguard the ...
On 2nd October 2023, Research Manager and Team Lead (Data, Algorithms, and Policy) Merl Chandana, alongside Junior Researcher Chanuka Algama, held a session titled ‘Applied data science research for social good’ at the University of Kelaniya’s Department of Statistics and Computer Science. The session delved into LIRNEasia’s journey of forming a data science team and using large datasets to yield ...
Picture this: you’re scrolling through social media, seeing photos of friends on adventurous days out, and you start thinking, “I want to break free from...
We conducted a general body meeting of the Northern province women's voice (Vada mahagana Pengal Kural) with the participation of 25 women leaders during the 2nd and 3rd September at Mannar. The meeting reflected the journey of the VPK for the past 2 years amidst economic, social and political crisis and planned for the coming year to move forward based ...
Photo courtesy of The Island This article is the first in a series exploring the reasons for Sri Lanka’s descent into social and economic chaos and lawlessness by Dr. Siri Gamage, an eminent author and researcher who has written extensively on Sri Lanka. He has also explored globalisation, intercultural studies, critical race theory and multiculturalism across countries. Sri Lanka is ...
Draft: Open for Comments Social protection is a critical tool for promoting economic and social inclusion, reducing inequality and poverty, addressing vulnerabilities, and investing in human development. Social protection is viewed as nationally owned policies and instruments that provide income or in-kind support, protect from deprivations and exclusion, and empower individuals and households by increasing productivity and capabilities. Responsive and ...
Many countries use multidimensional approaches to determine eligibility for social assistance programmes. However, monetary-based metrics remain a key tool used for measure poverty. It is crucial to understand the linkages between the two, to understand how best to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the social assistance programmes. This paper looks to explore the relationship between the 22-indicator deprivation score ...
The technological advancements of the recent decades, including the expansion of the gig economy have given rise to increasing numbers of opportunities for flexible work for both men and women across the globe. Opportunities range from ridesharing to online freelancing to running home-based businesses with the help of social media and logistics platforms. The growth in opportunities for digital work ...
In a social media post, the Dj & Producer responsible for some of Sri Lanka’s biggest EDM hits like ‘Pem Kekula’ & ‘Nelum Mal’ in the recent past with Romaine Willis & Apzi released this bit of amazing news on his socials yesterday (sunday). This makes him the very first DJ of Sri Lankan origin to be taking stage at ...
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