Publications

Study on the Establishment of Maternity Protection Insurance in Sri Lanka

The report was prepared by IHP to the International Labour Organization (ILO), which commissioned it to assess the feasibility of establishing a maternity protection insurance scheme compliant with the provisions of the ILO Convention 103.

Author(s):A T P L Abeykoon, Ravi P Rannan-Eliya, Ruwani Wickremasinghe, Rehana Thowfeek, Chamara Anuranga, Ind

Date: 1 Oct 2014                                           Type: Technical Reports

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In-depth assessment of Employment Injury Compensation Arrangements in Sri Lanka

This report provides an in-depth analysis of employment injury compensation mechanisms in Sri Lanka. It identifies strengths and weaknesses of the current arrangements, proposes recommendations, mainly on the lines of the Malaysian model.

Author(s):Rehana Thowfeek, Indika Siriwardena, Janaki Jayanthan, Shanaz Saleem, Ravi P. Rannan-Eliya

Date: 1 Jan 2014                                           Type: Technical Reports

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Malaysia Health Care Demand Analysis

The analyses were done as a joint effort by the researchers at IHP and the Institute for Health Systems Research (IHSR) in Malaysia.

Author(s):Ravi P. Rannan-Eliya, Chamara Anuranga, Adilius Manual, Ruwani Wickramasinghe, Prasadini Perera, Sha

Date: 31 Dec 2013                                           Type: Technical Reports

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Mapping Study on the Capacity and Work Experiences of the Counseling Officers / Assistants Attached to the Ministries of Social Services and Child Development and Women�s Affairs

IHP was commissioned by The Asia Foundation to conduct a mapping exercise on the capacity and work of the Counseling Assistants (CA) attached to the Ministry of Social Services (MSS).

Author(s):Dr. MALR Perera, Ananda Galappatti, Dr. Shanti Dalpatadu, Nilanga Abeysinghe, Evan Ekanayake, Felici

Date: 31 Aug 2013                                           Type: Country Reports

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Multisectoral preventive health services in Sri Lanka: Lessons for developing countries in providing public goods in health

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 6558, August 2013

Author(s):Monica Das Gupta, K. C. S. Dalpatadu, C. K. Shanmugarajah, H. M. S. S. D. Herath

Date: 1 Aug 2013                                           Type: Working papers

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Trends and determinants of childhood stunting and underweight in Sri Lanka

Childhood under nutrition, manifesting as stunting, underweight and wasting, remains a substantial problem in Sri Lanka. Our study re-examines the data to estimate trends and disparities, and investigate determinants of stunting.

Author(s):Rannan-Eliya, R. P., S M M Hossain, C Anuranga, R Wickramasinghe, R Jayatissa, A T P L Abeykoon

Date: 1 Jul 2013                                           Type: Journal articles

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Private Health Sector Review 2012

Private healthcare financing amounts to over 50 of country�s overall healthcare expenditure. Bulk of this spending is borne by the people. This report makes a profile of private healthcare activities and their recent trends in the country.

Author(s):Sarasi Amarasinghe, Sanil De Alwis, Shanaz Saleem, Ravi P. Rannan-Eliya and Shanti Dalpatadu

Date: 1 Apr 2013                                           Type: Technical Reports

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Impact of Out-of-Pocket Expenditures on Families and Barriers to Use of Maternal and Child Health Services in Cambodia

The government of Cambodia has recognized the negative impact of financial barriers on access to healthcare, and has tested several approaches to lowering those barriers, including user fee exemptions and health equity funds.

Author(s):Anuranga, C., J. Chandrasiri, R. Wickramasinghe,and R.P. Rannan-Eliya.

Date: 31 Dec 2012                                           Type: Country Brief

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The Impact of Out-of-Pocket Expenditures on Poverty and Inequalities in Use of Maternal and Child Health Services in Bangladesh

The poor families in Bangladesh make less use of healthcare services. They are also less likely to recognize that their children are sick. This contributes to the higher rates of child and maternal illness and mortality among the poor.

Author(s):Chandrasiri J., C. Anuranga, R. Wickramasinghe, and R.P. Rannan-Eliya.

Date: 31 Dec 2012                                           Type: Country Brief

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Impact of Out-of-Pocket Expenditures on Families and Barriers to Use of Maternal and Child Health Services in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste large disparities exist in the use of maternal and child health services between the rich and the poor, and between Dili and other districts, with difficulties in travel being the main impediment to access for healthcare.

Author(s):Rannan-Eliya, R.P., Hafez, R., Anuranga, C., and R. Wickramasinghe

Date: 31 Dec 2012                                           Type: Country Brief

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