Six Reasons Why Sri Lanka Must Shape a Fairer Deal for Gig Workers
Platforms’ greatest promise is that they have created new freedoms for work – that gig workers get to work how they want, when they want, and earn as they like. But increasingly, this elegant outlook is being tested, as a more nuanced understanding has emerged on this type of work, and several countries have introduced new laws and protections.
Today, CSF celebrates 5 years of advancing research and advocacy that shapes a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for Sri Lanka. We are committed to influencing public policies that are more people-centric and nature-centric.
Impact of Sri Lanka’s Polycrisis on Colombo’s Working Class Urban Poor
Since 2022, Colombo Urban Lab has been documenting the realities of Colombo’s working-class urban poor amid Sri Lanka’s polycrisis. Through a series of policy briefs over the years, CUL’s work has highlighted how prolonged economic and social instability creates compounding vulnerabilities for Colombo’s working-class poor.
Media Release: Sri Lanka’s Trade, Exports, FDI Agenda Lacks Ambition and Urgency
In a media release yesterday (17 May), CSF called on the government to urgently revive and accelerate Sri Lanka's trade competitiveness, export, and foreign direct investment (FDI) reform agenda, warning that delays will be more painful as Sri Lanka faces an unforgiving global economy. We urged private and public sector stakeholders to work together proactively to chart an ambitious path forward.
Business and Human Rights: Navigating an Evolving Global Agenda
Business and Human Rights remains a space that is still being negotiated across legal systems, markets, and local contexts. It is no longer a question of whether BHR will shape the future of business practice, but rather about how that transition will be navigated in contexts like Sri Lanka – aligning global expectations, local institutional capacity, and everyday realities and concerns of companies and communities.
Are EIAs Losing Their Credibility Because of Weak Social Impact Reporting?
Environmental Impact Assessments in Sri Lanka are fast losing their credibility due to poor quality in reporting standards. In this op-ed based on a recent CSF study, critical issues on social impact reporting contained in EIAs are flagged. The author calls for greater scrutiny by authorities, project promoters, and financial institutions.
