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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 ... -
Report to Basil Rajapaksa, Hon. Minister of Finance as required under Sections 64 and 68 of the Monetary Law Act: January 2022
(2022-01-27)This report, dated 27 January 2022, was submitted by Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board of Sri Lanka, to Basil Rajapaksa, Hon. Minister of Finance, under Section 64 and Section 68 of the ... -
Rationalization of the Prevailing Mechanism on Engaging with Investors, Lending Agencies, Foreign Organizations and Missions
(2019-12-19)The circular (Circular No. PS/SP/SB/Circular/06/2019) issued by PB Jayasundara, Secretary to the President, on 19 December 2019, directs all Ministry Secretaries to strictly follow the best practices outlined when dealing ... -
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 ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Technical Assistance Completion Report
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2021)The policy and advisory technical assistance (TA) aimed to support the Government of Sri Lanka in developing the National Port Master Plan (NPMP), including the restructuring of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). The ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Technical Assistance Report
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2016)This report is based on the consensus reached with the government and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) regarding the Technical Assistance (TA) framework, implementation arrangements, cost, financing arrangements, and outline ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Trincomalee Port Development - Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report Vol. 3 Parts 1-4
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2020-02)Trincomalee as a port is in full development and many uncertainties still exist. It is for this reason that the forecasts are not sufficient to base port development on. This report goes further than the forecasts in ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: Colombo Port Development - Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report Vol. 2 Parts 1-7
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2020-02)The Colombo Port Development Plan covers the next 30 years and includes an investment plan for priority projects to be carried out in the next 10 years, following an assessment of the characteristics of existing port ... -
Sri Lanka: National Port Master Plan: National Port Directions - Technical Assistance Consultant's Report Vol. 1 Parts 1-7
(Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2020)The objective of the National Port Direction is to identify the development needs of the Sri Lankan national ports both in terms of physical infrastructure needs and port governance needs. The needs assessments lead to ... -
Easter Sunday Attacks: Vijith Malalgoda Report - (Summary)
(2019-06-10)On April 22, 2019, then President Maithripala Sirisena appointed three member Special Investigation Board to conduct investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks on 21 April 2019. Justice Vijith Malalgoda headed the ... -
Easter Sunday Attacks: Select Committee of Parliament Report
(Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: Parliament of Sri Lanka, 2019-10-23)On 22nd May 2019, a Parliamentary Select Committee was appointed to inquire and report to the Parliament on Easter Sunday attacks on 19 April 2019. There were 9 members in the committee and the then Deputy Speaker Ananda ...