Participatory Development Beyond Subsidies: The ‘Praja Shakthi’ Experiment, Ground Realities, and Rural Democracy – By Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe – Civil Society Activist
Praja Shakthi – Sinhala Praja Shakthi – Tamil Praja Shakthi – English
April 20, 2026
Participatory Development Beyond Subsidies: The ‘Praja Shakthi’ Experiment, Ground Realities, and Rural Democracy – By Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe – Civil Society Activist
In the face of the current global crises and the context of war, both the world’s and Sri Lanka’s economy are experiencing severe impacts. Consequently, there is a possibility that poverty levels may rise further in the future. We have entered an era where the fight against poverty must be intensified more than ever before.