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CEPA Publications |
CEPA published three books in the CEPA study series and one poverty brief on child poverty in addition to our regular contributions to the Economic Review, published by the Peoples’ Bank.
Studies
Centre for Poverty Analysis, An Annotated Bibliography on Poverty and Conflict in Sri Lanka. 60p,184p and 36p Sinhala, English and Tamil bibliographies respectively.
This bibliography brings together resources for those interested in the inter-relationship between various forms of social conflict and poverty. It highlights the links between poverty and social conflict as observed among conflict-affected communities, the rural/urban poor and within groups at risk such as women, children and youth. The volume includes references to a wide variety of resources, including monographs, reports, maps, brochures, periodicals and website links.
REMNANT F., AND ABDUL CADER, A. 2008 The Multiple Dimensions of Child Poverty in Sri Lanka. A literature review. Colombo.
This study draws on a range of qualitative and quantitative information to provide an overview of the priority issues facing deprived, excluded and vulnerable children in Sri Lanka, as well as an assessment of as the research gaps. It is envisaged that this study can be used as a source of statistics and information for those working with children as well as for those who have an interest in child poverty.
GUNETILLEKE, N., KURUPPU, S., and GOONASEKERA, S. 2008. The Estate Workers’ Dilemma: Tensions and changes in the tea and rubber plantations in Sri Lanka.
Poverty among Sri Lanka’s plantation sector workers has been a problem that has been difficult to address, mainly because of the unique nature of the sector. This is a comprehensive study that uses qualitative methods to understand the nature and drivers of poverty in the estates. It contains important insights for the industry, for policymakers and for civil society organisations working with estate workers. This publication is accompanied by a CD: To Escape or Maximise: the estate workers’ dilemma
Edited Volumes
HETTIGE, S.T., MAYER, M. (Eds.) 2008. Youth, Peace and Sustainable Development. Colombo: Centre for Poverty Analysis. 248pp.
This study is based on the Conference on ‘Youth in Sustainable and Peaceful Development’ held in October 2004 in Colombo. It examines the role of youth in sustainable development, the importance of school learning in preparing youth to tackle problems prevalent in society today, youth employment and finally, conflict and its effects on marginalisation and social cohesion. The publication states that peace is a pre-requisite for sustainable development. However, it is not the sole criterion, as there are other factors that facilitate or hinder development. |
CEPA Quarterly Open Forum on Poverty |
CEPA’s Open Forum on Poverty aims to provide a platform for professional debate on poverty related issues in Sri Lanka and to encourage knowledge sharing and discussion. It is a space where professionals can debate various topical issues, engage with new evidence, and provide feedback to researchers and other knowledge providers on their work. Four open forums were held in 2008 on the topics of:
• The Updated Consumer Price Index (CPI): the need and implications.
A panel discussion with D.C.A. Gunewardene from the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), Harsha de Silva, Lead Economist LIRNEasia and Deshal de Mel of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS).
• Surprises in Poverty Indicators.
New Poverty Statistics/Indicators based on Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2006/2007
Presented by Mrs. D.B.P. Suranjana Vidyaratne, Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). Commented by Neranjana Gunetilleke, Senior Professional of the Poverty Impact Monitoring (PIM) Programme, CEPA
• Growing our food or our fuel?
Presented by Dr Wasanthi Wickremesinghe, Senior Researcher at the Hector Kobekkaduwa Research and Training Institute (HARTI), and Mr Parakrama Jayasinghe, President of Sri Lanka Bio-energy Association
• Launch of the book, Growth Distribution and Poverty Alleviation by Pat Alailama
Reflections on the book by Dr Harsha Aturupane, Senior Economist, World bank, Dr Nimal Sanderatne, former visiting fellow Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya and Dr Dileni Gunewardene (Senior lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Peradeniya)
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| Poverty Briefs |
REMNANT, F., ABDUL CADER, A., & COULL, J. 2008. Child Poverty in Sri Lanka. (No:11) Colombo.
This brief summarises the key findings from the literature review by Fiona Remnant and Azra Abdul Cader of CEPA titled ‘The Multiple Dimensions of Child Poverty in Sri Lanka’, which collated a range of qualitative and quantitative information available on a variety of issues relevant to a multidimensional understanding of child poverty in Sri Lanka. This brief is available in Sinhala and Tamil.
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Economic Review Articles |
Deconstructing the CCPI (N): Implications of the New Index. Fiona Remnant and Shivapragasam Shivakumaran. Economic Review, April/May 2008.
Moving out of Poverty: The Role of Remittances. Mohamed Munas. Economic Review, June/July 2008.
The Impact of Recent Food Price Increases on the Poor and Vulnerable. Fiona Remnant and Jenna Coull. Economic Review August/September 2008.
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