Nilupulee Rathnayake
Senior Research Professional, Centre for Poverty Analysis, Sri Lanka

Nilupulee Rathnayake is a senior research professional working in the Livelihoods and Employment thematic area at the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA), Colombo. She holds an MSc in Development Economics from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.

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When Geography Shapes Aging: Care Poverty in Sri Lanka’s Hill Communities

As Sri Lanka’s population ages, many older people in remote hill villages are being left without adequate support, services, or income security.

   Sri Lanka; Economics; Poverty; Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
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Boosting the Effectiveness of Minimum Wage Hikes in Sri Lanka

The minimum wage must ensure broad coverage, reflect workers' needs, align with economic conditions, and focus on low-income earners.

   Sri Lanka; Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities