Department of Economics & Statistics, UOP

The Ceylon Bank Employees' Union generously donated a desktop computer (All-in-One) and a printer to the Department of Economics and Statistics, at the request of Dr. Anurudda Kankanamge, Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme, and Prof. Prasanna Perera, Head of the Department, with the facilitation of Prof. Wasantha Athukorala, Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities (PGIHS). The items were officially handed over to the Head of the Department today.

The event was attended by the Head of the Department, the Director of PGIHS, the Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme, the President, Secretary, and several officers of the Ceylon Bank Employees' Union, along with staff members of the Department.

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We are pleased to announce that Senior Professor Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the Head of the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, effective 1st November 2025.

𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚

In terms of the provisions in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, Hon. Minister of Finance, as recommended by the Governing Board, has appointed Dr. C Amarasekara, Assistant Governor, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka with effect from 24 October 2025.

With over 22 years of service at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara brings deep expertise in monetary policy and macroeconomic research.

Before his appointment as Deputy Governor, he served as Assistant Governor, overseeing the departments of Economic Research, Statistics, Market Operations, Facilities Management, and Macroprudential Surveillance, and as Secretary to the Monetary Policy Board.

He previously served at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C. as the Alternate Executive Director representing the constituency comprising Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan (January 2022 – February 2024). Before this assignment, he built a long and distinguished career in the Economic Research Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, where he ultimately served as Director of Economic Research prior to his release to the IMF.

In addition to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Amarasekara serves on multiple CBSL committees and external boards.

Dr. Amarasekara's research on monetary policy and other central banking themes has been published in several international and local journals and is widely acknowledged and cited.

He holds a PhD and MSc in Economics (with Distinction) from the University of Manchester, a First Class BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Peradeniya, and is also an Attorney-at-Law.

🔗 https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/appointment-of-new-deputy-governors

It is with great pleasure that the Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Peradeniya, announces its 10th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS 2025) under the theme “Forging a Path for Sustainable and Inclusive Development Amidst Global and Local Challenges”, scheduled to be held on 11th September 2025.

Organizing Committee – PIERS 2025

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Professor H.A. de S. Gunasekera Memorial Oration 2025 on Friday | Daily FT The Professor H.A. de S. Gunasekera Memorial Oration 2025 will be held on Friday, 10 January at 3 p.m. at the Senate Room, University of Peradeniya. ..

Proudly presenting the Executive Committee of the Economics Society for the year 2024/25.

Congratulations to all the newly appointed office bearers.

Anticipating your active participation in our forthcoming events.

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