In conversation with the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, discussing her journey and insights.

IDS was recently honoured to welcome the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya to mark the 60th anniversary of IDS. She shared her journey from her career as an academic and an activist before entering politics and being elected as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in 2024. In this special episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast we present the Prime Ministers speech and her discussion with IDS Director Anuradha Joshi. We will also hear from two respondents, IDS Alum, Dr. Sepali Kottegoda and current master’s student Renushi Ubeyratna who will comment on what the Prime Minister said.

People in this episode

Host: Anuradha Joshi

Guest: Dr Harini Amarasuriya

Topics covered

• politics
• education
• activism
• leadership
• Sri Lanka
• IDS anniversary

Keywords

• Sri Lanka
• Prime Minister
• Dr Harini Amarasuriya
• IDS
• activism
• politics
• education
• Anuradha Joshi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute of Development Studies

Places: Sri Lanka

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