Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake
Current Role: Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka
Ph.D. in Development Economics
Dissertation Title: Structural transformation and poverty reduction: A view from three sectors in Sri Lanka
Award Body: The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo, Japan
Key Publications:
Effects of Customs Corruption on Export Performance
Labor Markets, Occupational Choice, and Rural Poverty in Selected Countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
The Nexus Between Public Sector Corruption and Private Sector Efficiency: Evidence from Worldwide Firm-Level Data
Do Customs and Other Trade Regulatory Barriers Lead Firms to Bribe? Evidence from Asia
Behavioural Insights for Safeguarding Customs Integrity
Changing Sources of Household Income, Poverty, and Sectoral Inequality in Sri Lanka, 1990–2006
Trade-Based Money Laundering – An Obstacle to Trade Facilitation
Labor Markets, Occupational Choice, and Rural Poverty in Four Asian Countries
Research Focus:
Dr. Kumanayake's work delves into economic development, with a particular focus on structural transformation, poverty reduction, and the interaction between public sector corruption and private sector efficiency. His research spans across issues related to labor markets, occupational choices, rural poverty, and the dynamics of corruption in customs and trade. He has contributed significantly to understanding how governance challenges affect economic outcomes, especially in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Notable Contributions: Dr. Kumanayake's dissertation offers an insightful analysis into how sectoral shifts in Sri Lanka impact poverty levels. His broader research addresses the role of corruption in inhibiting export performance and the efficiency of firms globally, while also exploring policy solutions for enhancing governance, particularly in customs operations.
For more on Dr. Kumanayake's publications and research, visit his profile on
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nandika-Kumanayake-2.