by root | Jun 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Sterling Perera and Thilani Kaushalya The Marga Institute during its more than a half-century of existence has undertaken many studies relating to economic and social concerns relating to Sri Lanka. These studies were aimed at promoting an independent approach to...
by john | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
We launched our online training web portal/platform. The Fuse Class Room will be used to conduct all our online training programmes. We used this platform to train Community Based Organizations and Civil Society Groups in Puttalam and Colombo on mystery customer...
by john | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have revamped the Marga Storehouse webpage and included resource material from Media Reform Lanka as well (the Institute of Commonwealth Studies have shared these documents with us). We intend to collaborate and work closely with Media Reform Lanka soon. All...
by john | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Marga Institute signed an agreement with the Gamani Corea Foundation to conduct three Research Studies in 2021. (1. “Female Labour Force Participation –Impact on the Household in Sri Lanka’s Transition to VHHD Status in The Medium and Long Term.”, 2-“Contribution of...
by john | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Institute just completed the 4th round of Community Assessments in Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Kandy, Kurunegala, Matara and Vavuniya in September 2021. We also carried out an online survey to ascertain public views regarding peace and harmony within communities and...
by john | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have completed all activities pertaining to this programme. We have trained 830 members of CBOs and Language Societies members in Ampara, Colombo, Kandy, Puttalam, and Vavuniya. We also completed producing videos to educate and create public awareness concerning...
by john | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have completed the communication tool kit to counter hate/harmful speech. Thank you Sugiban, Ralston, Summa, Gayan and Team at Magic Mango for all your hard work and excellent creative work, Thank you Saga and Tharini at Pop Korn for social media monitoring work....
by root | Feb 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
(A Speech by Dr Godfrey Gunatilleke at the OPA a few decades ago) Let me at the outset thank the Organisation of Professional Associations for inviting me to participate in this very important seminar. I consider it a great privilege and honour to do so, particularly...
by root | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today, the Marga emblem or logo is widely known and recognized in Sri Lanka and abroad by those engaged in the field of development studies. What is the story behind this logo? One can easily recognize the letter M in the lower part of the logo. But on closer...
by root | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Growth, Consumption and Life Styles Countries which have arrived at the VHHD condition are confronted with certain fundamental problems which they have not succeeded in solving. The most striking negative indicators are the following: high rates of youth unemployment;...
