Research Profile

Dr. V. Navirathan’s research interests focus on Economics, Rural Development, SME Development, Tourism Development, Poverty Reduction, Development Planning and University Administration.

Major Research Titles

1. Impact of Tourism Development on the Quality of Life of the People in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

2. Impact of SME Development on Rural Economic Development in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka

3. Tourism Development and Community Wellbeing in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

4. SME Development, Employment Generation and Income Improvement in Rural Sri Lanka

5. Poverty and Development in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Policy Directions

6. Rural Development Planning and Livelihood Improvement in Batticaloa District

7. University Administration and Institutional Development in Sri Lanka

8. Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development in the Public Sector