• Preference and Choice for Micro Pension Scheme; Evidence from Estate Sector in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, S. (International Journal of Development Research, 2016)

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• Determination of Financial Risk Tolerance among Different Household Sectors in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2015)

  This study examined the financial risk of tolerant behavior at the household level with particular emphasis on different household sectors in Sri Lanka. The analysis measured, the household willingness to take financial ...
• A Canonical Analysis on the Relationship between Financial Risk Tolerance and Household Education Investment in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha; Chandrakumara, D.P.S. (2015-10)

  This paper is aimed at examining the relationship between risk tolerance behaviour and the education investment of families in different social sectors, i.e. urban, rural, and estate, in Sri Lanka. At the initial step, the ...
• Infringement of Child Rights: Cross Country Experiences in South Asia with Special Reference to Sri Lanka 

  Herath, T.K. (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University, Odisha, 2015-02)

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• Recent Trends of Public Sector and Financial Management in Sri Lanka 

  Herath, T.K. (Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration , Colombo 7, 2015)

  It is difficult to imagine a situation where there is no government. As the leader in an economy as well as the authority in charge of the State, government can contribute much towards economic development. If the government ...
• The Role of the State in Alleviation of Poverty in South Asia 

  Herath, T.K. (Sage Publications, California, 2015-09-13)

  The market and the state have to play valuable complementary roles in economic development. The government or state is expected to correct and facilitate the market. If the government fails, people cannot lead fine lives. ...
• Marketing Behaviour of Banana Farmers: With Special Reference to Hambantota District 

  Jayasinghe, N.M.A.; Rathnayaka, R.M.K.C.U.; Maduwansha, N.A.N.J. (Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7, 2016-03)

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• Multilevel Analysis of Urban Poverty: Evidence from Sri Lanka 

  Damayanthi,B.W.R.; Premarathna,G. (South Asian University, New Delhi, 2015)

  Urban poverty in Sri Lanka has long been neglected and given less priority in policy interventions and academic contributions following favorable nominal poverty statistics which underscore the need for urgent attention ...
• The Growth Correlates of Urban Informal Micro Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka 

  Damayanthi,B.W.R. (University of Colombo, Colombo 7University of Colombo, Colombo, 2015)

  The micro enterprise approach has been seen as one of the most acomplishable pathways to achive prospected economic growth through innovation and creativity which in turn bring market development, productivity and social ...
• Entrepreneurial Engagement Choice and Credit Constraints: Empirical Analysis of Urban Informal Microentrepreneurship in Sri Lanka 

  Damayanthi, B.W.R.; Premarathne, G. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, North York, 2015-08)

  Microenterprise approach is increasingly acknowledged and policy based approach that recognizes micro entrepreneurs as the core of the informal sector, which needs to be assisted to start at entrepreneur level or to become ...
• A Canonical Analysis on the Relationship between Financial Risk Tolerance and Household Education Investment in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha; Chandrakumara, D.P.S. (2016-09-19)

  This paper is aimed at examining the relationship between risk tolerance behaviour and the education investment of families in different social sectors, i.e. urban, rural, and estate, in Sri Lanka. At the initial step, ...
• Entrepreneurial Skills and Farming Performance Implications for Improving Banana Farming in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha; Chandrakumara, D.P.S. (2016-09-19)

  Banana farming in Sri Lanka has been identified as a potential alternative sub-sector to make dynamism in the rural economy. However, this sector still remains predominantly traditional in most parts of the country. As ...
• Index-Based Microinsurance for Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka An Evaluation of Demand Behavior 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  The objective of this study is to support the making of a more efficient and realistic pricing policy for Index-Based Microinsurance Scheme (IBMS) by analyzing, using the contingent valuation method, the insurance demands ...
• Readiness to retirement planning of estate sector employees in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  This research sought to identify the motivational factors associated with the intention to readiness to retirement planning of estate sector employees in Sri Lanka. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) investigates the ...
• The Determinants of Dropouts from Voluntary Pension Scheme Evidence from Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  This paper seeks to investigate the determinants of dropouts from the voluntary pension scheme (VPS) introduced by the social security board of Sri Lanka. A face-to-face questionnaire distribution was administered to ...
• Prospective Demand for an Index-Based Microinsurance in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  The objective of this study is to examine famers‟ willingness to pay for an index based microinsurance scheme (IBMS) for paddy crops to protect against production loss caused by natural disasters in Sri Lanka and to ...
• Inequalities in the Financial Inclusion in Sri Lanka: An Assessment of the Functional Financial Literacy 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  This paper explores the existing pattern and the levels of disparity of the functional financial literacy in the Sri Lankan context. The study, mainly using quantitative data, selected the sample representing the three ...
• Agricultural Microinsurance for Sri Lanka Exploring the Feasibility of Farmers‟ Organizations as a Stakeholder for Insurance Delivery 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  The main objective of this study is to explore the feasibility of farmers‟ organizations as a vehicle for microinsurance delivery for paddy crop cultivated by small-scale farmers in Sri Lanka to protect against risk of ...
• Determination of Financial Risk Tolerance among Different Household Sectors in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha (2016-09-19)

  This study examined the financial risk of tolerant behavior at the household level with particular emphasis on different household sectors in Sri Lanka. The analysis measured the household willingness to take financial ...
• Stakeholder Perceptions on Community Governance Efforts: A Case of a Project Implemented in Sri Lanka 

  Heenkenda, Shirantha; Chandrakumara, D.P.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.K.; Karnasuriya, A.P. (2016-09-19)

  Community participation in governance has now become an integral principle in development thinking. In practice also, efforts are being made to apply this principle in various aspects of governance. However, the sustainability ...

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