Recession in Sri Lanka Affecting Universities

Sri Lanka is a lower-middle-income country, and at this point it is going through a major economic recession. This was triggered mainly by the unstable political system in the country. As a result of the recession, universities, colleges of education, technical colleges, advanced technological institutes, and centers for vocational education in the country have been affected in unprecedented ways.Sri Lanka allocates a substantial portion of its budget to education. The Sri Lankan higher education system comprises of 17 government universities, 20 university-affiliated institutes, 5 other government universities, 11 advanced technological institutes, 7 advanced technological sections, and 10 private universities and This is a premium article. Please subscribe or log in to read the full story! Become a Premium Member Not sure yet? Get 7-Day Free Trial Access and explore premium articles along with the latest digital magazine edition at no cost! No Credit Card needed. Start Your Free Trial Now