Identifying Gaps in The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the North and East of Sri Lanka: An Action Driven Study
This study, conducted among entrepreneurs in the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, finds that entrepreneurs are unable to advance their start-ups and thrive not because they lack hard work, talent, and aspirations but because they lack adequate access to knowledge, resources (investment), and skills to retrain their capacity to act towards entrepreneurial activities and achievements. The survey findings illuminate the vast gap in the ingredients of an ecosystem conducive to thriving entrepreneurship and achieving entrepreneurial achievements, such as access to capital, entrepreneurship training, skills development, resources, knowledge, mentorship, etc.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Comprehensive Assessment of Foundational Digital Literacy in the Vanni Region of Sri Lanka 2024
This report presents the findings of a comprehensive digital literacy assessment conducted in the Vanni region of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, where the last phase of the civil war took place 15 years ago, causing severe damage to human life and economic and social structures. Collaboratively undertaken by the University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and The Gate Institute, UK/ Sri Lanka, the study highlights the disparities in access to digital infrastructure and skills across Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts of Vanni. Leveraging UNESCO’s Digital Literacy Global Framework, the research identifies barriers, explores mediating variables like gender and socioeconomic status, and offers actionable policy recommendations to ensure digital inclusion for all.
Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference 2024
Proceedings published at the Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference held from March 7-10, 2024, on “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy” at Vavuniya University, Sri Lanka.
APPRA 2024: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy
The Asia-Pacific Regional Peace Research Association (APPRA) and the Harmony Centre of the University of Vavuniya (Sri Lanka) are jointly organising the 2024 APPRA Conference in collaboration with The Gate Institute (UK) on “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence for Sustaining Peace and Democracy” from 7-10 March 2024 at the University of Vavuniya in Sri Lanka.
News & Events
Study Identifies Vast Gap in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka
A meeting to explore investment potential in the North and East of Sri Lanka in London
50 per cent of people between the ages of 12-40 in Vanni do not know how to use email: Study finds
Meeting with the Vice Chancellor of the Open University of Sri Lanka
The Gate Institute Delegates Meet with Northern Province Governor
MOU with The University of Jaffna to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Two Days Workshop on Strategic Interventions for MSME Growth in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
