by root | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Amar Gunatilleke At the Marga Institute, we are committed to rethinking development in a way that is grounded in the realities, aspirations, and values of Sri Lankan society. Our focus goes beyond economic metrics or internationally borrowed models. We ask deeper...
by root | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Rotting Pipes, Clogged Drains Unleash Economic Ruin: Families Lose Wages, Face Crippling Medical Bills, Watch Homes Flood By Rasani Sonali For thousands of struggling families in our cities, the pipes and drains under their streets aren’t just broken – they’re ruining...
by root | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Amar Gunatilleke If one had visited China in the mid-1990s, they would have encountered a striking image: a nation of bicycles, where private motor vehicles were so rare that they could be counted on the fingers of one hand. That picture is now a distant memory. What...
by root | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Leshanie Jayawardena. In the Sri Lankan context, hotline services play a vital role in providing faster and more convenient service to the public, acting as critical lifelines in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or medical crises, by connecting...
by root | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Amar Gunatilleke During my visit to China for the Second Global South Think Tank Dialogue, I frequently encountered the phrase “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era.” This concept has been central to China’s governance and economic strategy,...
by root | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fahim Aslam The Never-Ending Struggle for Progress In the labyrinth of global development, a peculiar paradox has emerged. Despite billions in aid, countless initiatives, and unwavering commitment from dedicated professionals worldwide, the path to sustainable...
by john | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
WHO Sri Lanka assigned the Marga Institute to evaluate a project jointly implemented by the WHO, UNDP, and UNV through local and foreign Team of Consultants. The goal of the project was to enhance the opportunities for young emerging leaders to participate in...
by john | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The International Labour Organisation Sri Lanka has tasked the Marga Institute with the responsibility of gathering data from national statistical agencies, pertinent government departments, international development partners, and esteemed research institutions....
by john | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Marga Institute held its National CSO Forum at the Taj Samudra Colombo on 26 February. Through this forum, the institute aimed to build close relations between the community and local government institutions and was further able to address the community’s...
by john | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Our CSO partners established CSO Forums at the local government level to bring together all stakeholders to discuss issues pertaining to taxes, public health, physical layout, &thoroughfares, public utilities, and welfare. A better understanding was created...
