Browsing by Author "Karunarathna, K. N. P"

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Can “Build-operate and transfer” be a gamechanger for the future of Colombo port?
(Emerald Publishing, 2022-12-01) Leuwanduwa, H. C; Katudampe, K.T.B.P; Wijewardhana, M.A.R.H; Wikramarathna, H.A; Karunarathna, K. N. P; Thelijjagoda, S
The purpose of this research is to investigate the importance of private-public partnerships in the development of container terminals. The study will thoroughly examine the necessity of Private Public Partnerships (PPP) and its impact in increasing as well as in finding investments, when developing container terminals. We gather qualitative, statistical information & facts related to the sector from primary & secondary sources to identify & analyse elements like current and past capacities, history of handling volumes, efficiency rates, productivity, revenue etc. on various terminals established within the port of Colombo. Due to major benefit of sharing capital funding responsibility and public risk with the private sector, this analysis shows that resorting to PPP-based projects is a much healthier alternative for SLPA. In addition, the PPP spectrum serves to highlight the SLPA's efforts to develop appropriate models, such as the BOT model, in response to the growing demand for shipping line services. The SAGT & CICT, which were created as contemporary container terminals under BOT conditions, have been successful. The introduction of BOT-based investments has improved the Colombo port's performance levels and enhanced the SLPA's motivation.
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THE EFFECT OF THE COVID 19 ON OVERALL FIRM PERFORMANCE IN SRI LANKAN APPAREL COMPANIES
(2021-04) Kavindi, B; Priyasath, G; Perera, L; Anuradha, R. P. S; Weligodapola, H. W. M. C; Karunarathna, K. N. P
Covid-19 pandemic originated in China has rapidly spread across the world. The global damage caused by this disaster has not yet been confirmed. In this crisis, the respective authorities and governments put several efforts to control the pandemic outbreak. In the face of this emergency, different rules and regulations were enforced by different countries. The apparel industry significantly contributes to the GDP in Sri Lanka as it accounts for 15% of Sri Lanka’s exports and provides over 300 000 direct employment and 600 000 indirect employment opportunities. Sri Lanka is no exemption when it comes to the effect of COVID-19. The apparel industry has a high demand from overseas buyers, and the raw materials used in its production are primarily imported from other countries. COVID - 19 virus has severely hampered the manufacturing process and the availability of raw materials from suppliers due to foreign transactions’ restrictions. Besides, obtaining the labour required for the production process has been severely restricted due to the government’s precautionary actions. This research’s main objective is to recognise the impact of COVID 19 on Sri Lankan apparel companies and make recommendations for confounding the challenges posed by COVID 19. As a result of the literature review, five key variables were identified to determine the impact of COVID-19, Sri Lankan apparel companies such as finance cost issues, Lockdown limitations, workforce management issues, and research and product development. For this study, data collected from past literature reviews, reports, webpages. The impact of Covid-19 on the Sri Lankan apparel industry’s sustainability is being explored here, as no such research has been conducted in Sri Lanka so far. Finally, the recommendations for overcoming the challenges faced by Sri Lanka apparel companies were suggested.
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Exploring the Impact of Destination Health Risk Image on Post Covid-19 Travel Behavior
(researchgate.net, 2021-12) Samarasinghe, G. D. R. S; Bombuwala, B. D. D. M; Jayarathne, E. H. R. S; Jayaruwan, E. G. A. P. B; Kuruppu, C. L; Karunarathna, K. N. P
From its inception, Sri Lanka commenced strong precautions to prevent the spreading of the virus, which helped to mitigate its impact. Even though the overall damage was initially minor, travel and tourism, the country’s third-largest income source, has plummeted due to the fear of traveling and the need to maintain social distance. Before conducting the study, the researchers distributed a questionnaire to detect any problem with passengers’ perceptions of destination health risks. The conceptualization framework of the study is designed to identify the relationship between independent and dependent variables, which describe the relationship between the destination health risk image and travelers’ behavior. This unexpected public health disaster has now turned into a devastating economic crisis for the entire world, including the tourism, hotel, and event industry. In tandem with the recovery of other sectors, the recovery must gradually counteract the outbreak and restore economic performance.