Dr. Janaka Wijayasiri

Researcher/Consultant
Freelance
Address:
23/31A, Devala Lane, Pagoda, Nugegoda
Colombo
Phone: +94777719367
Sri Lanka
Category
Academia
Main area of expertise
Trade Facilitation (general)
Other area of expertise
International Trade and Trade Policy – He has conducted extensive research on trade liberalization, regional and multilateral trade agreements, and trade negotiations involving Sri Lanka.

Trade Facilitation and Competitiveness – His work focuses on improving trade efficiency, reducing barriers, and enhancing Sri Lanka’s trade competitiveness in global markets.

Global and Regional Value Chains – He has studied how Sri Lankan industries, especially tea and agriculture, integrate into global value chains, including the role of standards and regulations.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Trade – He has analyzed how MSMEs can be integrated into international trade and the policies needed to support them.

Gender and Trade – He has explored how trade policies impact gender equality and how to mainstream gender considerations into trade policy.

Economic Policy Analysis – His research spans various economic policy issues, including the impact of trade on different sectors of the Sri Lankan economy.

Standards and Regulations in Trade – His PhD research focused on the role of standards in the tea industry and their impact on Sri Lanka’s trade.

Regional Cooperation and Integration – He has been involved in regional trade policy discussions under BIMSTEC and IOR-ARC, contributing to Sri Lanka’s regional economic engagement.