Is Sri Lanka Losing Its Youth to Migration? | Dhananath | Anushka | Charindra

Sri Lanka's demographic future is changing rapidly. With a large youth population, declining birth rates, and increasing migration, can the country still harness its demographic dividend? In this discussion, the Advocata Institute explores the latest demographic trends, why young Sri Lankans are leaving, and the economic reforms needed to create opportunities, boost productivity, attract investment, and build an economy where talent chooses to stay. Featuring - Dhananath Fernando, Anushka Kuruppu, Charindra Chandrasena Here are the key segments from the discussion on Sri Lanka's demographic challenges: (0:00 - 2:46) - Introduction to the Demographic Context. (2:46 - 7:27) - The 2024 Census & Youth Bulge. (7:28 - 13:30) - Migration Trends & Population Dip. (13:31 - 21:50) - Economic Risks of Demographic Shifts. (21:51 - 25:19) - Declining Birth Rates. (25:20 - 29:21) - Pathways for Economic Reform. (29:22 - 39:58) - The Reality of Migration in the Current Generation. (39:59 - 51:04) - Future Challenges & Closing: Discussion on AI impacts, the pension crisis, and the need for structural policy reforms Look out for future discussions like this on our social media channels below↓ Advocata Insider - https://support.advocata.org/ Facebook -   / advocatainstitute   Facebook -   / advocataplus   Instagram -   / advocatalk   Twitter -   / advocatalk​​​​   Twitter -   / advocataplus   Tiktok -   / advocatalk​​​​   Subscribe to Advocata Institute Youtube channel (   / @advocatainstitute  ) For more Sinhala related content subscribe to Advocata Plus YouTube channel (   / @advocataplus  )