This publication is a compilation of five research studies, conducted as part of NTT’s Macroeconomic Policy and Socioeconomic Rights Fellowship. They examine the human rights impacts of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and recent macro economic policy changes. The reports explore regional inequalities in growth, governance and accountability gaps, labour rights in export industries, the gendered effects of tax reforms, and the impact of trade liberalisation on informal livelihoods, and offer critical insights into how economic decisions shape the lives of ordinary people.

NTT convened a two-day virtual discussion last year to present research emerging from its Macroeconomic Fellowship. The convening brought together economists, researchers, civil society actors, and policymakers to engage with critical questions at the intersection of macroeconomic policy and socio-economic rights in Sri Lanka.

2025 marked a significant milestone for the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust (NTT) as it celebrates 25 years of advancing social justice, pluralism, and democratic values in Sri Lanka. Founded in memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam, NTT has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s impactful grantmaking institutions. Over the past quarter century, the Trust has supported hundreds of civil society organisations, community-based groups, and changemakers who are working to strengthen peace, equality, and human rights across the island.