Quantifying the economic cost of Sri Lanka's civil war is an exercise in confronting almost inconceivable numbers. Direct destruction of infrastructure, loss of productive capital, displacement of skilled workers, interrupted education, foregone investment — each element is large. Together they represent a development deficit measured in decades rather than years.
The Cost of War: Estimating Economic Losses in the Tamil North
Researchers attempt to quantify the staggering economic toll of three decades of civil conflict.
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Rebuilding Jaffna's Literary Culture After Decades of Silence
Tamil writers and publishers are cautiously reviving a literary tradition suppressed by war, censorship, and displacement.
The Women Who Rebuilt Vanni: Unsung Stories of Survival
In the aftermath of the war, Tamil women in Vanni took on roles as breadwinners, builders, and community leaders — largely without recognition.
Fishing Bans and Livelihoods: The Economic War Continues
Restrictions on Tamil fishermen in the north continue long after the guns fell silent, devastating coastal communities.