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Research at APRRI

APRRI conducts interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary economic, social, technological, educational and development challenges across Sri Lanka, the Asia-Pacific region and the global community.

Our research is designed to generate evidence, encourage informed discussion and contribute to practical policy and development solutions.

APRRI Research Approach

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Research Areas

Economics & Economic Development

  • Economic growth and development
  • Youth employment
  • Entrepreneurship and SMEs
  • Digital economy
  • International trade
  • Regional economic development
  • Migration and remittances
  • Poverty and inequality

Public Policy & Governance

  • Public policy
  • Governance
  • Public administration
  • Institutional development
  • Democracy and civic participation
  • Local governance
  • Policy analysis

Youth & Education

  • Youth development
  • Higher education
  • Skills development
  • Employability
  • Youth entrepreneurship
  • Student engagement
  • Leadership development

Technology & Digital Transformation

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Digital transformation
  • Digital economy
  • Digital education
  • Digital entrepreneurship
  • ICT development
  • Future of work

Tourism & Regional Development

  • Sustainable tourism
  • Community-based tourism
  • Tourism entrepreneurship
  • Coastal and lagoon tourism
  • Regional economic development
  • Tourism and employment

Social Development

  • Social inclusion
  • Inequality
  • Community development
  • Gender and development
  • Social mobility
  • Human development

Migration & Diaspora Studies

  • International migration
  • Diaspora communities
  • Remittances
  • Migration and development
  • Transnational communities

Sustainable Development

  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Climate and sustainability
  • Sustainable cities
  • Education
  • Decent work
  • Innovation
  • Partnerships