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Verité Research proposed 4 policy actions in 2020 to enhance Sri Lanka's public finance processes
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-08-30)The Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024 and the Parliamentary Budget Office Act, No. 6 of 2023, contain several key policy actions aimed at improving public finance management in Sri Lanka. In February 2020, ... -
Female Representation in Sri Lankan Legislature (1931 - 2023)
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-08)In light of International Women's Day, which was celebrated on 8 March, Manthri.lk explored Sri Lanka's female representation in the legislature since 1931. Female representation in both the State Council (1931 to 1947) ... -
Electricity Bill - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-06)On June 6, 2024, the second reading of the Electricity Bill was passed with a majority of 44 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and MPs who were absent ... -
World Environment Day 2024: Does the Parliament Spend Enough Time Discussing the Environment
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-05)This infographic shows the ranking of the topic out of the 15 topics monitored (8/15), the percentage of total time spent on the topic (4.7%), the number of MPs who contributed to the topic (186), and the top 5 contributing ... -
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Soup: Executive Dominance: Comparing the Size of Sri Lanka’s Executive to Top Effective Governance Countries and South Asian Peers
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-25)VR's Manthri Team analysed executive dominance within South Asian legislatures and countries ranked in the top 20% of the Effective Governance Index. This infographic compares the size of Sri Lanka’s executive with its ... -
Can Sri Lanka Function with 45 Ministers?
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-18)A white paper published by Verité Research recommended that a maximum of 15 cabinet ministries, with no more than 45 ministers in total, could create a rational structure for the government. This number aligns with Article ... -
Institution Confusion
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-04)Government institutions have often shifted between ministries without a clear rationale. The following compilation of infographics highlights three examples of such institutions: the Department of Immigration and Emigration, ... -
Contribution in Parliament - June 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-07-12)This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in June 2024. As per the analysis, 71 MPs did not contribute at all during June 2024. This infographic indicates the top 5 contributors of the month. ... -
Contribution in Parliament - May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-20)This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in May 2024. As per the analysis, 144 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 81 MPs did not contribute at all during May ... -
Contribution in Parliament - February 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-04-17)This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in February 2024. As per the analysis, 132 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 93 MPs did not contribute at all during ... -
Contribution in Parliament - April 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-14)This infographic shows the MPs who did not contribute at all in parliament in April 2024. As per the analysis, 130 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 95 MPs did not contribute at all during April 2024. -
Most discussed topics in Parliament in May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-11)This Infographic shows the most discussed topics in the 9th Parliament in May 2024 and the MPs who contributed the most to those topics. Topics and contributors are Governance, Administration and Parliamentary Affairs ... -
Most Active MPs in Parliament in May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-12)This Infographic shows the Most Active MPs of the 9th Parliament in May 2024. They are Sajith Premadasa (SJB), Shehan Semasinghe (SLPP), Susil Premajayantha (SLPP), Ranjith Siyambalapitiya (SLPP) and S. M. M. Muszhaaraff ... -
Parliament Summary - May 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-06-10)This infographic includes the summary of parliament in May 2024. There were 7 parliament sittings in May 2024. During the 7 parliament sittings, 55 written questions were asked but only 32 were answered. There were 3 motions ... -
MPs Attendance in Parliament - February 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-15)This infographic shows the attendance of MPs in the parliament during the 6 sittings in February 2024. This infographic shows the 44 MPs who were absent for the ceremonial opening of the 5th session of the 9th Parliament ... -
Benefits of Adopting Measures to Facilitate Trade: A Case Study on Forest Permits for Exporting Horticultural Products
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-09)Governments often mandate that traders secure permits before importing or exporting certain products to fulfill objectives such as protecting endangered species, endemic flora, and ensuring consumer safety. The time, cost, ... -
ස්පා කෙල්ල? සම්බාහන සේවිකාව? ඔබ තෝරාගන්නේ කුමක්ද?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-01-26)On January 24 2024, Aruna and Lankadeepa newspapers reported on an incident involving a person stealing money from a masseuse's bank account. In their coverage, the masseuse was referred to as "ස්පා කෙල්ල (Spa Kella)" and ... -
කාන්තාවන් පමණක් ඝෘණාත්මකව ඉස්මතු කෙරෙන්නේ මන්ද?
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-01-22)On January 18, 2024, Dinamina and Divaina newspapers published articles on a crime involving three individuals. However, both reports disproportionately highlighted the woman in their headlines and content, despite the ... -
පුද්ගල ප්රථම භාෂාවක් භාවිතා කරමු!
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2024-01-23)On December 21 2023, Dinamina newspaper published an article on the issuance of separate driver’s licenses for individuals with disabilities. The article used the term "ආබාධිතයන්ට (Abadhithayanta)", which is considered ... -
Personal income tax (PIT): SL’s tax burden is less at lower incomes but more at high incomes compared to South Asia
(Colombo: Verite Research, 2024)Sri Lanka's personal income tax burden varies significantly between lower and higher income levels. At lower incomes, particularly for those earning below LKR 250,000 per month, the tax burden—measured as the percentage ...