Board of Directors
Our Board provides governance, strategic oversight and stewardship of Advocata’s mission, independence and long-term direction.
Advancing Freedom, Opportunity and Prosperity
Our Mission
Building a free and prosperous Sri Lanka.We believe in a society alive with aspiration—where hard work and enterprise are rewarded, free markets widen opportunity, and every person has the freedom to flourish.
Through independent research, informed commentary, and events, we make the case for economic freedom and advance evidence-based, market-oriented policy—engaging policymakers, opinion leaders, and the public to bring that future closer.
Our purpose
Turning evidence into better policy
Advocata works to improve public policy by making the case for economic freedom, open markets and individual choice. Our research and engagement bring credible evidence into national debate and help shape practical reforms that allow people, businesses and communities to flourish.
The people behind the work
Advisory Board
Our advisors contribute specialist knowledge, international perspective and practical experience across economics, law, business and public policy.
Our Team
Our team turns evidence into research, communication and public engagement that make economic reform easier to understand and act on.
Advocata's board, advisors and team bring together experience in economics, business, law, research, communications and public policy.
Build your career with Advocata
Jobs at Advocata
Explore current opportunities to contribute your skills to Advocata's research, communications, programmes and operations.
Internships
Gain hands-on experience in public policy, research and communications through structured programmes for school leavers, undergraduates and graduates.
Our Principles
GUIDED BY IDEAS THAT PUT PEOPLE FIRST
Our work is grounded in evidence, independence and practical reform - shaping policies that expand freedom, opportunity and prosperity.
Commitment to Market-Oriented Solutions
Upholding Independence and Integrity
Promoting Evidence-Based Policymaking
Enhancing Economic Literacy
Encouraging Innovation and Adaptability
Advancing Secure Property Rights
Urbanism
Progress and Pragmatism
Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Development
