Market Competitiveness of the Tea Industry of Sri Lanka

Advocata Institute launches its latest report titled “Market Competitiveness of the Tea Industry of Sri Lanka” The report is written by Sudaraka Ariyaratne, Research Consultant at Advocata Institute.

The report begins with an introductory chapter that details the historical evolution of the island’s tea industry. The report finds that the present standing of the industry in the context of the international market is not too grim, but argues that issues related to the labour market, capital investment, value addition, and quality control limit the industry’s competitiveness in the global stage. The rest of the report takes the form of four discussion papers, each on the four areas of concern listed above, that present an economic theory-based lens to approach these issues, and discuss potential solutions.

You can access the report on ‘Market Competitiveness of the Tea Industry of Sri Lanka’ here

Media coverage on 'Essential goods price hike'

Essential goods price hike: ‘Price formula is another way for Govt. to interfere with businesses’

Expressing their view regarding the prevailing situation over the price increases of multiple essential goods, the Advocata Institute stated that the public has to brace themselves for a ‘rocky’ next months due to necessary hard economic reforms.

Join the conversation with Hiru News, on behalf of the Advocata Institute, which is a Colombo-based independent public policy think tank, Research Analyst Sathya Karunarathne commented on the multiple price hikes imposed in the market within the past week as well as the possible long-term solution that could be interested.

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Lifting price controls will help local milk producers

The shortage of essential products can be mitigated by creating a competitive business environment without price controls for imported and local products, according to an economic expert.

Chief Operations Officer of Advocata Institute Dhananath Fernando said by doing so, the consumer will be provided with an opportunity to select whatever goods that are suitable for them.

Participating in a discussion at the Government Information Department, he cited imported milk powder as an example and pointed out that freight charges have been increased by five or six-folds, adding that it was a world issue and not something exclusive for Sri Lanka.

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Dhananath Fernando on the Lane law and the economy

Dhananath Fernando, Chief Operating Officer of the Advocata Institute was featured on the News1st Newsline Live that was aired on the 17th of September. Dhananath comments on the transportation and infrastructure system in Sri Lanka and how it immensely affects the economy of the country. He addresses that the priority of Lane law is to encourage the general public to use public transport as a mode of transport. In addition, Dhananath also comments on Sri Lanka’s imports restrictions and exports.