The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in coordination with the Department of Social Statistics, held a productive discussion on November 13, 2026, with the Statistics team of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore strategic collaboration in research and statistical frameworks.

We were privileged to welcome Mr. Mahinthan Joseph Mariasingham (Principal Statistician, ADB) and his team to the discussion, which was facilitated by Ms. Adiesha Harischandra. Representing the University of Sri Jayewardenepura were Senior Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Lasantha Nawarathna, Head of the Department; and Mr. Suresh Nalaka, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Statistics.

The dialogue centered on advancing statistical frameworks and data-driven research in Digital Transformation and Environmental Sustainability, backed by prospective ADB funding initiatives aimed at developing these critical sectors in Sri Lanka. A key priority of this partnership is leveraging university resources and actively integrating our students’ analytical capabilities into the knowledge creation process.

This collaboration marks an exciting step toward bridging academic expertise with international development goals to support data-driven policymaking in Sri Lanka.

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