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Factum Special Perspective: The Draft Online Safety Bill

Peace and Conflict, Science and Technology, Tech CooperationSeptember 27, 20232KViews 1Like 0Comments

By Jagath Liyanarachchi On September 18, 2023, the Draft Online Safety Bill was published in the Sri Lankan Government Gazette on the orders of the Minister of Justice. The following is a brief introduction to the Bill. Objectives of the Bill As stated in Section 3, the purpose of the Bill is 1/ To protect…

Factum Perspective: Fostering innovation in Sri Lanka

International Development, Tech CooperationMay 14, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Malidu Mihisara Aluth alut de nothanana jaathiya lowa nonagi Siga kema beri wunu thana lagii gaya mara gii These lines were written by the Sri Lankan poet and author Cumaratunga Munidasa. A nation that does not innovate, he observes, will never prosper, and will eventually have to beg. I would like to go beyond Munidasa’s reading.…

Factum Perspective: Central Bank Digital Currencies and Emerging Economies – Part II

Health and Economic Cooperation, International Development, Tech CooperationMarch 26, 2023921Views 0Likes 0Comments

Read Part I of this article here. By Kasun Thilina Kariyawasam In general, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) can help businesses and individuals engage in international trade and investment, by providing a stable, regulated, and transparent currency that mitigates some of the risks associated with cross-border transactions. CBDCs for firms A CBDC can help…

Factum Exclusive: Going QR – A quiet digital revolution in Sri Lanka

Health and Economic Cooperation, Tech CooperationSeptember 4, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Uditha Devapriya How one team came together to resolve Sri Lanka’s intractable fuel shortages On June 27, Sri Lankans woke up to some rather dismal news: the country had run out of fuel, and the government would limit stocks to essential services and industries for two weeks. The situation was so bad that the…