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Detailed Agenda
1.30 – 2.00pm Registration
2.00 – 2.10pm Lighting of Oil lamp
2.10 – 2.15pm National Anthem
2.15 - 2.25pm Welcome Speech by Chair/SLFUE – 2021, Prof. Jeevika Weerahewa
2.25 – 2.30pm Address by Head, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management, Prof. Shamala Kumar
2.30 – 2.35pm Address by Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Prof. KASS Kodithuwakku
2.35 – 2.45pm Address by Vice-Chancellor, University of Peradeniya, Prof. M.D. Lamawansa
2.45 – 2.55pm Launching of SLJER Vol 9(2) and Proceedings of 10th SLERC
2.55 – 3.05pm Address by Chief Guest, Secretary to Ministry of Education, Professor Kapila Perera
3.05 – 3.45pm Keynote speech by Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy on Transitioning from a Twin-Deficit Economy to Sustained and Sustainable Growth
3.45 – 4.15pm Address by the Guest of Honour, Prof. Premachandra Athukorala on Sri Lanka’s balance of Payments Crisis: What is the Way Out? slides
4.15 – 4.45pm Tea Break
4.45 – 5.15pm Felicitation for Dr. Nimal Sanderatne
Reading citations for Dr. Nimal Sanderatne by Prof. LHP Gunaratne
Special Address by Dr. Anura Ekanayake
Launching of ‘Sri Lanka’s Economic and Social Development and Agrarian Policies: Selected Writings of Nimal Sanderatne’ View
Felicitation Speech by Dr. Nimal Sanderatne
5.15 – 5.30pm Pre-Review of SLJER Vol 9(2) by Dr. Priyanga Dunusinghe
5.30 –7.00pm Panel Discussion on Role of Economics Education for Developing Sri Lanka
Panelists: Dr. Harsha Athurupane, Lead Economist and Program Leader for Human Development for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Dr. Julien Picault, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia, Canada Mr. R.H.W.A. Kumarasiri, Director General, Department of National Planning
Moderated by Dr. Dilini Hemachandra
7.00 – 7.05pm Vote of Thanks by Secretary SLFUE/2021, Dr. Pradeepa Korale- Gedara
7.05 – 7.30pm 40th Committee meeting of SLFUE
7.30 – 10.30pm Fellowship Dinner
Invited speech by Dr. Nihal Pitigala speech
Contributory Paper Sessions 1 & 2 (8.45 – 10.45 am): Oral Presentation
Session Theme |
Session 1: Response to Policy and Risk in Agriculture, Food Security and Export Competitiveness |
Session 2: Fiscal and Monetary Policy for Economic Growth |
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Chairperson |
Prof. Udith Jayasinghe-Mudalige |
Prof. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan |
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Discussant 1 |
Prof. G.C Samaraweera |
Prof. A.A.M. Nufile |
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Discussant 2 |
Dr. L.P. Rupasena |
Prof. Seetha Bandara |
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Discussant 3 |
Dr. M.W.A.C.S. Wijetunga |
Dr. N. Keembiyahetti |
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Session Coordinator |
Ms. Dasuni Dayananda |
Ms. Imesha Waidyarathna |
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Technical Coordinator |
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8.45 – 9.05 am |
The Effect of Banning Glyphosate on Weed Management: The Case of Tea Production in Sri Lanka C. Rathnayake, B. Malcolm, G. Griffith, B. Farquharson, & A. Sinnett |
Fiscal Effects of Demographic Transition in Sri Lanka: With Reference to Government Spending and Ageing Population H.R.A.C. Thilanka |
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9.05 – 9.25 am |
Impacts of Drought on household Food Security: Evidence from Rural Sri Lanka N. Kuruppuarachchi & S.P. Gunarathne |
Financial Sector Developments and Economic Growth: Evidence from Sri Lanka S. Ganepola & P. Jayasinghe |
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9.25 – 9.45 am |
Dietary Diversity and its Determinants: A Study in Households in Mahakanamulla Area N. Nayanathara & D. Hemachandra |
Statistical Features of Exchange Rate Behaviour: Evidence from Sri Lanka S. Mathusha |
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9.45 – 10.05 am |
Risk Coping Strategies Adopted by Poultry Layer Farmers to Income Risk and their Determinants I. Liyanagamage, P.M. Korale-gedara & W.N.U. Perera |
Which Measure is More Effective to Sustain Fiscal Consolidation in Sri Lanka: Expenditure Cuts or Revenue Increases? G.P. Paranamana |
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10.05 – 10.25 am |
Improving Export Competitiveness of Sri Lanka Through Value Added Exports: A Case Study on Sri Lankan Cinnamon Industry K.B.U. Perera, M.S.S. Perera & G.A.N. Perera |
Regional Trade Integration in South Asia: An Analysis Based on a Trade Integration Index A.S.P. Abhayaratne & M.G.C.N. Madadeniya |
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10.25 – 10.45 am |
Understanding Farmers’ Decision to Move Away From Tobacco Cultivation in Sri Lanka N. Dissanayaka & M. Thibbotuwawa |
An Empirical Analysis of the Twin Deficits Hypothesis: The Case of Sri Lanka J.M.D.P. Jayasundara |
Contributory Paper Session 3 (8.45-9.45 am): Flash Presentations
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Session Theme |
Consumer Behavior, Tourism, and Other Services |
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Chairperson |
Prof. Thusitha Kumara |
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Discussant 1 |
Prof. M.S.S. Perera |
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Discussant 2 |
Prof. B.W.K. Damayanthi |
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Discussant 3 |
Dr. W.H.M.S. Samarathunga |
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Session Coordinator |
Ms. Menaka Rathnayake |
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Technical Coordinator |
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8.45 -9.00 am |
Identifying Demographic Factors Influencing the Usage of Mobile Apps in Sri Lanka A.A.H.W.S. Herath & M.R.G. Vijithasena |
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Green Entrepreneurial Intention of Young Generation: The Role of Gender D.M.M. Sandeepani & G.C. Samaraweera |
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Corporate Governance Index and Financial Performance Evidence of Listed Family Firms: Evidence from Sri Lanka P.W.K.K. Sarathchandra, D.H.S.W. Dissanayake & M.O.S. Mendis |
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Impact of Tourism on Employment Generation in Sri Lanka; A Time Series Analysis E.V.D. Dilhani, A.J. Jayasekara & A. Gamage |
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9.00 - 9.15am |
General Discussion |
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9.15 – 9.30am |
Promoting Foreign Direct Investments in Sri Lanka: Lessons from Selected Asian Countries O. Ranasinghe, S. Manjaree, & A. Abhayaratne |
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Teachers’ Perceptions in Adopting Blended Teaching and Learning Social Sciences S. Samarasinghe & S. Weerawansa |
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Common Problems Faced by Non-government Organizations in Humanitarian Logistics Operation S.W. Galbadaarachchi, P.D.U. Hasarangi, B.S.N. Fernando & W. Premarathne |
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9.30 – 9.45am |
General Discussion |
Contributory Paper Session 4 (9.45 – 10.45 am): Flash Presentations
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Session Theme |
Trade, Economic Growth and Sustainable Environment |
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Chairperson |
Prof. Nawarathne Bandara |
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Discussant 1 |
R. M. S.D. Rathnayaka |
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Discussant 2 |
Dr. SP Vidanage |
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Discussant 3 |
Dr. Dayani Gunathilake |
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Session Coordinator |
Mr. Sanjaya Bandara |
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Technical Coordinator |
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9.45 – 10.00am |
The Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Industrial Exports in Sri Lanka I.W. Rathnayaka |
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Diversifying the Energy Mix with Increased Share of Renewable and Inexhaustible Energy to Mitigate Climate Change L.D.I. De Silva |
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The Impact of Health Status on Economic Growth in Sri Lanka W.M. Tharangi Jayamali & K.H.I.S. Hettiarachchi |
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A Study on the Awareness of Peri-urban Sri Lankan Youth Towards Environmental Protection: A Case Study from Minuwangoda DS Division K.W. Kashini Gimhani |
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10.00 -10.15 am |
General Discussion |
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10.15 -10.30 am |
Effectiveness of Environmental Taxation: Global Evidence D.T. de Alwis & D.V.P. Prasada |
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Can the Pollution Potential of Pesticides be Mediated by Trade in Food Production? Global Evidence D.T. de Alwis & D.V.P. Prasada |
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Farmers' Attitudes on Moving Towards Organic Farming Practices in Sri Lanka G.P. Paranamana & H.K. Sarath |
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Factors Influencing Consumers’ Buying Behavior of Organic Food in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Kegalle District T.E.I. Dangalla & H.M.S. Priyanath |
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10.30 – 10. 45 am |
General Discussion |
11.00 – 11.45am Invited Speech 2 by Prof. Jay Bandaralage and Dr. Athula Naranpanawa: Assessing Economy-wide Impacts of Economic Policies
11.45 – 12.30pm Invited Speech 3 by Dr. Herath Gunatilake: From the Main Text to an Annex Again? Environmental Management in Post Pandemic Recovery Period
12.30 – 1.00pm Break
1.00 – 3.00pm Contributory Paper Sessions 5, 6, 7
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Session Theme |
Session 5 |
Session 6 |
Session 7 |
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Economics of Energy, Transport and Tourism |
Entrepreneurship, Employment and Consumer Behavior |
Environmental Sustainability and Social Enterprises |
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Chairperson |
Prof. Anoma Abhayarathne |
Prof. Shamala Kumar |
Prof. P.S.K. Rajapakshe |
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Discussant 1 |
Prof. A.S. Kumarage |
Prof. R.P.I.R. Prasanna |
Prof. M.G. Kularathne |
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Discussant 2 |
Dr. Suresh Kanesh |
Dr. S. Maheswaran |
Prof. T. Bhavan |
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Discussant 3 |
Dr. Maneka Jayasinghe |
Dr. A.C.M. Hanas |
Dr. Vidyarathne Herath |
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Session Coordinator |
Ms. Githmi Udagedara |
Ms. Naduni Nayanathara |
Mr. Eshan Uwaththa |
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Technical Coordinator |
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1.00 – 1.20 pm |
An Assessment of Economic and Environmental Cost Involved in Domestic Air Transportation in comparison with Road Transport Alternatives: A case study on Colombo - Batticaloa Sector T.L. Gunaruwan & M.H.S. Dilruskhi |
Inclination Towards Green Entrepreneurship Among University Students: An Investigation with Management Students B.S. Habaragoda |
Pro-environmental Behavior as an Encouragement in Sustainability in the Workplace of Tea Factory Labour force in Sri Lanka A.J. Jayasekara, A. Gamage & E.V.D. Dilhani |
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1.20 – 1.40 pm |
Economic Cost of Road Traffic Accident Fatalities in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Analysis T.L. Gunaruwan & P.C.J. Nayanalochana |
Key Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Intention of Electric Cars in Sri Lanka H.G.K.N. Bandara, A.N. Nuwan, D.A.M. Perera & S.W.G.K. Bulankulama |
Technical and Environmental Efficiency of Asian Agriculture R.M.C.R. Rathnayake, K.R.H.M. Ranjan & J.C. Edirisinghe |
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1.40 – 2.00 pm |
National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme of Sri Lanka: Current Status, Issues and Lessons M. Futagami & T. Kumara |
Factors Determining the Level of Financial Literacy of the Youth Job Seekers of Sri Lanka N. Keembiyahetti |
Improving Productive Efficiency as an Adaptive Strategy for Climate Change: Evidence from South Asian Agriculture K.M.K.H. Samaraweera, A.D.K.S.S. Somarathna & J.C. Edirisinghe |
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2.00 – 2.20 pm |
An Econometric Study between Economic Growth and Electricity Consumption in Sri Lanka A. Gamage, E.V.D. Dilhani & A.J. Jayasekara |
Entrepreneurial Alertness Amid the Pandemic - Social Enterprise Perspective P.G.M.S.K. Gamage, T.G.A.H.C. Amarawansha, A.A.K.K. Jayawardhana, P.I.N. Fernando, J. Siyambalapitiya & M. Premadasa |
Social Capital, Transaction Cost and Livelihood Development of Members of Sanasa Society in Badulla District, Sri Lanka H.W.T. Jayathma & H.M.S. Priyanath |
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2.20 – 2.40 pm |
Effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Level of Success of Digital Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka H.K.T.M. Wijethunga, K.A.S.S. Kodithuwakku & M.H.R. Abhayarathne |
The Effect of Transaction Cost Determinants on Livelihoods of "Sanasa" Beneficiaries in Badulla District H.R.N.R. Habaragamuwa & H.M.S. Priyanath |
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2.40 – 3.00 pm |
The Determinants of Selection into Agricultural Self-employment in Sri Lanka J.N. Bogodage, R.A.P.I.S. Dharmadasa, A. Senaratne & W.G.R.L. Samaraweera |
Inclusive Credit and the Co-operatives in Post-war Northern Sri Lanka: Analyzing the Expansion and Regulation of the Co-Operative Credit System A. Kadirgamar |
3.00 – 5.30pm: Break
5.30 – 8.00pm Special Session on ‘Consequence-Action-Consequence of COVID-19 for a quarter of humanity: Assessing evidence from diverse countries and contexts in South Asia’
Moderated by Dr. Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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Time |
Item |
Presenter |
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5.30 – 5.35pm |
Introductory Remarks |
Prof. Jeevika Weerahewa, Chair/SFUE-2021 |
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5.35 – 5.45pm |
Welcome Remarks |
Dr. Shahidur Rashid, Director, IFPRI South Asia |
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5.45 – 6.00pm |
Impact of Covid on women home-based workers in South Asia |
Ms.Navya Olivia D’Souza, Regional Coordinator, HomeNet South Asia |
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6.00 – 6.15pm |
Changes in Food Insecurity in Rural Bangladesh During COVID-19 |
Dr. Mehrab Bakhtiar, Associate Research Fellow & Deputy Chief of Party in the Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division (PHND), IFPRI |
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6.15 – 6.30pm |
Disruptions on rice, fish and shrimp value chains in Bangladesh |
Mr.Razin Iqbal Kabir, Research Analyst, IFPRI |
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6.30 – 6.45pm |
Covid-19 Impacts on Maize Farmers in Nepal |
Dr. Muzna Alvi, Research Fellow, IFPRI |
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6.45 – 7.00pm |
Food price hikes and food access during Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka |
Dr. Pradeepa Korale-Gedara, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya |
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7.00 – 7.15pm |
Pakistan’s Case on Effects and Policy Responses to COVID-19 |
Mr. Abdul Wajid Rana, Program Leader, Pakistan Strategy Support Program, IFPRI |
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7.15 – 7.30pm |
Why rural non-farm employment the conveyor of COVID shock is also the key to recovery |
Ms.Ruchira Boss, Research Analyst, IFPRI |
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7.30 – 7.50pm |
Question and Answer session |
Dr. Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI |
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7.50 – 8.00pm |
Concluding Remarks |