Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
New webinar series with SHAPE Asia ⬇️
Hear from leading experts on building healthier food systems through better data and #policyaction.
📅 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕦 11:30 AM–1:00 PM (Colombo time)
🔗 shorturl.at/AKJ1L
#TalkingEconomics #Asia #FoodSystems #PublicHealth
New article out! What we eat in #Asia is shaped by cross-border trade, marketing & supply chains — meaning national policies alone can't fix our food environments. #Regionalcooperation is key.
@DevelopmentAsia @TalkEcon_IPS
#FoodSystems #NutritionPolicy #SHAPEAsia
In a recent article on @DevelopmentAsia, IPS Research Economist @SunimaleeM highlights how cross‑border trade and supply chains are reshaping diets across #Asia.
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Collaboration with: SHAPE Asia #RegionalCooperation #TalkingEconomics #lka
My chapter on #womenshealth, #SDGs, and crises in #LKA is now published in Sustainable Women’s Health: Perspectives from #SouthAsia by @springer1842
A critical look at protecting women’s well-being when systems are under strain. @TalkEcon_IPS
🔗: link.springer.com/chapter/10…
IPS researcher @SunimaleeM contributed a chapter to a @springer1842 volume examining gendered impacts of crises on #womenshealth in #lka and why #inclusive, #genderresponsive policies matter for achieving #SDGs
🔗Read more here: shorturl.at/PUuqU
#PolicyResearch #lka
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
IPS hosted the SHAPE Asia Regional Coalition in #lka (14–16 Jan), bringing partners together and launching the #RisewithSHAPEAsia campaign.
🔗 ips.lk/ips-hosts-the-shape-a…
@IDRC_CRDI
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@ArunatilakeN @SunimaleeM @asanka_lka @PulasthiAmaras2 @PriyankaJ_IPS
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#TalkingEconomics
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
Register now: shorturl.at/vulmB
#RisewithSHAPEAsia is a regional campaign advocating responsible food marketing and #empoweringyouth across Asia to shape healthier food environments. Launches 16 Jan with a Youth Content Challenge for ages 18–30.
#TalkingEconomics #LKA
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
Over three decades, IPS has grown into a regional centre of excellence in policy research.
Watch our journey of impact, insight and contribution to Sri Lanka’s policy landscape.
🎥 : youtu.be/ySC_Z4yOyT8
#ips #policyresearch #talkingeconomics #lka youtu.be/ySC_Z4yOyT8
Women need real power to shape decisions, not just token seats at the table. Symbolic gestures don’t drive real change. 👉 Read more on @TalkEconSL_IPS tinyurl.com/women-public-pol…
#WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #PublicPolicy
#WomenRISE #PublicHealth @WomenRISE6 @IDRC_CRDI
💡Want smarter, fairer policies? Start by listening to women.
IPS' new blog by @SunimaleeM discusses the importance of #inclusivepolicy.
🔗ips.lk/talkingeconomics/2025…
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#COVID19pandemic #lessonslearnt #womeninpolicy #talkingeconomics #IPSSL
Excited to have contributed to a new IPS publication: “Debt for Climate and Nature Swaps in #SriLanka: A Scoping Study”, together with Lakmini Fernando and Menaka Wimalarathne. @TalkEconomicsSL
#ClimateFinance #DebtForNature #DebtForClimate #DebtForNature #DfCN
DfCN swaps offer a strategic solution for developing countries facing high debt.
Debt for Climate and Nature Swaps in Sri Lanka: Scoping Study by IPS Researchers Dr. Lakmini Fernando, @SunimaleeM and Menaka Wimalarathne.
ips.lk/debt-for-climate-and-…
#DfCN #Climate #SriLanka #IPS
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
🚫Tobacco is not a staple good; it’s a costly addiction.
🧑👩👧👦 IPS research finds that low-income households could gain 20% more food energy if tobacco and alcohol spending is redirected to nutrition.
ips.lk/talkingeconomics/2024…
@ADICsrilanka @WHOSriLanka @CR_UK
Women’s voices must go #beyondrepresentation to meaningful influence! Findings from our study on gender-sensitive pandemic policy responses in #LKA #apparelindustry. #WomenRISE #PublicHealth #GenderEquality @WomenRISE6 @TalkEconomicsSL @IDRC_CRDI @CIHR_IRSC @asanka_lka @NethmiG99
🆕 Policy Insight!
Our latest Policy Insight addresses the gender sensitivity & effectiveness of #COVID19 policy responses on public health issues in the #apparel sector.
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@NethmiG99 @SunimaleeM @IDRC_CRDI @CIHR_IRSC
#IWD #genderequity #publichealth
@asanka_lka presenting the key findings on improving the #pandemic #policyresponses targeted the #womenworkers in the #apparelindustry in #lka at the @WomenRISE6 end-of-project meeting in 🇰🇪. @aphrc @TalkEconomicsSL @IDRC_CRDI
The study findings highlight the need of #financialsupportsystem for workers when #unemployed
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
🚨 Only 4 days to go! 🚨
The #WomenRISE End-of-Project Meeting is almost here! 🎉
Join us as we reflect and celebrate our milestones.
See you there! 👏
@aphrc @CKyobutungi @levarouhani @AKU_GSMC
@asanka_lka @k_romeror @darshinigov
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
Highlights from the recent #D4N2024 conference!
🍲🍛🥕🌾🥩 🥭🥦
🖇️More:
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Honored to be part of the incredible #D4N2024 conference! 🌟#publichealth #LKA #healthpolicy #OneCGIAR #OurInitiatives #ImplementationResearch #NPSInitiative
@TalkEconomicsSL @IFPRISAO @IFPRI
@SunimaleeM highlighted how the sugar-sweetened beverage, tobacco & alcohol industries influence public health policies via various strategies, hindering their effectiveness on Day 1 of #D4N2024.
#publichealthpolicies #foodenvironment #lka #OneCGIAR #ImplementationResearch
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
🌟#Registrations are now open for the Delivering for #Nutrition in #SouthAsia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems conference #D4N2024
🕒Dec 3-5 | #SriLanka
Join us in-person/virtually👉bit.ly/D4N2024_register
@IFPRI @IFPRIBangladesh @OneCGIAR_TAFSSA @CGIAR @IWMI_ @TalkEconomicsSL
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
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Excited to announce that I’ll be presenting at this year #D4N2024 conference in beautiful Sri Lanka! Join us in person/ online from Dec 3-5. Registration: bit.ly/D4N2024
#D4N2024 #OneCGIAR #OurInitiatives #ImplementationResearch #NPSInitiative
@TalkEconomicsSL @IFPRISAO
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
📢IPS’ Flagship report out! 📢
Get your copy of #SOE2024 from:
IPS (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM/ Payment: Cash or Bank Transfers) or
leading bookshops island wide.
More:🔗 bit.ly/4ewXxqP
Sunimalee Madurawala retweeted
📢 Happening soon!
Meet our 1st panel on ‘Distributional & Social Impacts: Who Gains, Who Loses?’ at #SOE2024 launch.
📅Tuesday, 8 October 2024
⌚ 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
📍Dr Saman Kelegama Auditorium, IPS
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