# Muttukrishna Sarvananthan
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## About
Muttukrishna Sarvananthan is pursuing intellectual excellence and integrity in research and innovation in pedagogy/andragogy/heutagogy. He is personally a Ceylonese (known as Sri Lanka since 1972) by birth and Sri Lankan by citizenship and domicile; but professionally, and in terms of work ethic, a British having been trained as a Development Economist there during completing three postgraduate degrees in England and Wales between 1987 and 1999.       

Muttukrishna Sarvananthan has undertaken incisive, insightful, and foresighted policy research during the past twenty-four years (1999-2023) of his post-doctoral professional research career http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6443-0358 (Research Impact Metrics h-index 12, i10-index 16 as of August 2023 https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CYGaCwQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra). Muttukrishna Sarvananthan has undertaken impactful peer-reviewed research, public dissemination in peer-reviewed international journals, & public intellectual advocacy through mass media (print, electronic, & digital) in Sri Lanka & abroad.

Additionally, in recent years he has gained expertise in detecting intellectual/research/scientific fraud (detection of publications in predatory journals or by predatory publishers, detecting publications from paper mills, and plagiarism) by academics in Sri Lanka thereby championing ethics in science and research integrity.

A total of 55 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, among other things, have been the output during the 30 years between 1994 (first peer-reviewed publication) and 2023, which includes 37 journal articles (67%), 9 book chapters (16%), 6 books/monographs (11%), and 3 working papers (5%). His academic publications have been consistent/regular; resulting in 2 publications per year, on average, during the 24 years after earning his Ph.D. (1999-2023). Out of the 55 publications, 43 were sole-author publications accounting for 78% of the total. His articles have been published in the journals of leading global academic publishers such as Brill (Netherlands), Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group, UK), Sage Publications (USA/India), Springer (Germany), and Universities such as the University of Hawaii (USA), University of Leiden (Netherlands)/University of Massachusetts (USA), and University of Warwick (UK). 

He has undertaken collaborative survey-based qualitative research with the University of Edinburgh funded by the British Academy (2021-2023), University of Mannheim (2018) and University of Heidelberg (2009) in Germany, Rand Corporation in California (USA) (2017-2018), and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) in New Delhi (India) (2000-2002). For the past seven years (2017-2023), he has been the Sri Lanka Country Collaborator for the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Programme of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden https://www.v-dem.net/.    

Besides, he was also a member of the international editorial board of the Contemporary South Asia journal published by Routledge from 2004 until December 31, 2016. Moreover, he has been a peer reviewer of 37 articles (as of August 2023) submitted to Contemporary South Asia (Routledge) (2015, 2014 (2), 2013, 2009, 2008 (2), 2007, 2006, 2004 (3), and 2003), Democracy and Security (Routledge) (2018), Disasters (John Wiley) (2007), Development in Practice (Routledge) (2016), International Feminist Journal of Politics (Routledge) (2019 and 2018), International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier) (2021 and 2020), International Social Science Journal (John Wiley) (2022), International Studies Quarterly (Oxford University Press) (2020), Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia (Elsevier) (2022), Millennial Asia (SAGE) (2020), South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management (SAGE) (2023, 2021, and 2020 (2)), South Asian Survey (SAGE) (2021, 2020, and 2018), The International Journal of Transitional Justice (Oxford University Press) (2021), Third World Quarterly (Routledge) (2013), and World Development (Elsevier) (2023, 2021, 2017, and 2015) journals during 2003-2023. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/op/peer-reviews/summary 

Muttukrishna Sarvananthan was an Endeavour Research Fellow at the Monash University in Melbourne from September 2011 to February 2012, and a Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University in Washington, D.C. from October 2008 to July 2009. 

Muttukrishna Sarvananthan earned a Doctorate in Development Economics at the Centre for Development Studies, University of Wales, Swansea in 1999, M.Sc. in Development Planning and Administration at the University of Bristol in 1991, M.Sc. (Econ) in Economic Development at the Department of Economics, University of Salford in 1989, and BA (Honours) in Economics at the Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi in 1986. Besides, he successfully completed the Teaching Skills for Graduate Tutors course at the University of Wales, Swansea.

## Work
### Senior Lecturer | University of Jaffna
### Founder cum Principal Researcher | Point Pedro Institute of Development
### British Academy Research Collaborator | University of Edinburgh
### Endeavour Research Fellow | Monash University
### Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar | George Washington University
### Course Tutor and Supervisor | University of Bradford

## Education
### University of Wales, Swansea | Ph.D. in Development Economics
### University of Bristol | M.Sc. in Develoment Planning and Administration

## Publications
### Unveiling Oversights and Under-reporting: A Rebuttal of Sri Lanka's COVID-19 Response Analysis
preprint
### Economic Rationale for the Proposed Bridge Between India and Sri Lanka: An Analytical Perspective
Strategic Analysis
journal-article
### Chinese lending to Sri Lanka: a factual cum ‘reality’ check
preprint
### Anatomy of the Sovereign Insolvency of Sri Lanka
preprint
### State Capacity, Ideology and the Management of COVID-19 in South Asia: India and Sri Lanka in Perspective
Journal of South Asian Development
journal-article
### Piece of war: narratives of resilience and hope
Global Change, Peace & Security
journal-article
### Piece of war: narratives of resilience and hope
Global Change, Peace & Security
journal-article
### The Imperative for Justiciability of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Post-Civil War Sri Lanka
The Journal of Law, Social Justice and Global Development
journal-article
### Piece of war: narratives of resilience and hope
Global Change, Peace & Security
book-review
### Sri Lanka’s 4/21 Moment
Eurasia Review
online-resource
### Envisioning a smart resolution to fishing disputes between India and Sri Lanka
Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India
journal-article
### 'Terrorism' or 'Liberation'? Towards a distinction: A case study of the armed struggle of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
Perspectives on Terrorism
journal-article
### Feminism, nationalism, and labour in post-civil war Northern Province of Sri Lanka
Development in Practice
journal-article
### A Mapping of Workers’ Rights, Entitlements, and Welfare in the Post-Civil War Northern Province of Sri Lanka
IndustriALL Global Union
working-paper
### Development Outcomes of Old and New Sources of International Development Finance in Sri Lanka
Journal of Developing Societies
journal-article
### Development Outcomes of Old and New Sources of International Development Finance in Sri Lanka
Journal of Developing Societies
journal-article
### Feminism, nationalism, and labour in post-civil war Northern Province of Sri Lanka
Development in Practice
journal-article
### Feminism, nationalism, and labour in post-civil war Northern Province of Sri Lanka (vol 27, pg 122, 2017)
Development in Practice
journal-article
### Elusive economic peace dividend in Sri Lanka: all that glitters is not gold
GeoJournal
journal-article
### The Pains of Labor in the Post-Civil War Development in the City of Jaffna
Solidarity Center
working-paper
### Elusive economic peace dividend in Sri Lanka: all that glitters is not gold
Geo Journal
journal-article
### Impediments to Women in Post-Civil War Economic Growth in Sri Lanka
South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management
journal-article
### Vocational Education and Training Plan and Strategy for the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka
report
### Vocational Education and Training Plan and Strategy for the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka
working-paper
### Boat migration to australia a rejoinder
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### Envisioning beyond Economic Growth and Per Capita Income
25th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers
book-chapter
### Myth of 'no more minorities' results of elections in north and east Sri Lanka
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### Economic Drivers of Post-War Cities in Eastern Sri Lanka
Economic Review
journal-article
### Fiscal devolution: A stepping stone towards conflict resolution in Sri Lanka
South Asian Survey
journal-article
### Sri Lanka: putting entrepreneurship at the heart of economic revival in the north, east, and beyond
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### Sri lanka: Putting entrepreneurship at the heart of economic revival in the north, east, and beyond
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### Economic Freedom
From Winning the War to Winning Peace: Post War Rebuilding of the Society in Sri Lanka
book-chapter
### Economy of Peace and Conflict in Sri Lanka
Conflict in Sri Lanka: The Road Ahead
book-chapter
### The Path to Economic and Political Emancipation in Sri Lanka
Conflict Trends
journal-article
### Poverty in the Conflict Affected Region of Sri Lanka: An Assessment
Indian Journal of Regional Science
journal-article
### Critical Perspectives on Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka
Point Pedro Institute of Development
working-paper
### Critical Perspectives on Civil War and Economy in Sri Lanka
Point Pedro Institute of Development
working-paper
### Economic imperative for peace in Sri Lanka
Conflict and Peace in South Asia: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development
book-chapter
### Economic imperative for peace in Sri Lanka
Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development
book
### ECONOMIC IMPERATIVE FOR PEACE IN SRI LANKA
Conflict and Peace in South Asia
journal-article
### Has GSP+ contributed to Poverty Reduction and fostered Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka
GSP+ and Sri Lanka: Economic, Labour and Human Rights Issues
book-chapter
### Recovering from the tsunami: People's experiences in Sri Lanka
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### Recovering from the tsunami: people's experiences in Sri Lanka
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### Social and Economic Situation in the Conflict-Affected North and East
Sri Lanka Poverty Assessment - Engendering Growth with Equity: Opportunities and Challenges
book-chapter
### Impact of Security Measures on Livelihoods in the Eastern Province
Point Pedro Institute of Development
working-paper
### The Government Budget
Point Pedro Institute of Development
working-paper
### Economy of the Conflict Region in Sri Lanka#
East-West Center, Washington D.C.
book
### In pursuit of a mythical state of Tamil Eelam: A rejoinder to Kristian Stokke
Third World Quarterly
journal-article
### In pursuit of a mythical state of Tamil Eelam: a rejoinder to Kristian Stokke
Third World Quarterly
journal-article
### People’s Verdict on Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka
International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka
book
### Informal Economy in the Conflict Affected Region of Sri Lanka
Point Pedro Institute of Development
working-paper
### Children of War
Point Pedro Institute of Development, Point Pedro, Sri Lanka
book
### Informal trade in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Economic Development in South Asia
book-chapter
### Post-Tsunami Sri Lanka: Swindlers Hold Sway
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### Economic Reforms in Sri Lanka
International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka
edited-book
### Macro Economic Overview
Economic Reforms in Sri Lanka: Post-1977 Period
book-chapter
### Conflict Time Economy of the North&East Province of Sri Lanka: An Introduction
Indian Journal of Regional Science
journal-article
### Economic Imperative for Peace in Sri Lanka
Faultlines: Writings on Conflict and Resolution
journal-article
### Economic freedom in South Asia with special reference to Sri Lanka
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### India's Informal Trade with Sri Lanka and Nepal: An Estimation
South Asia Economic Journal
journal-article
### Sri Lanka: Interim Self-Governing Authority – A Critical Assessment
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### India-Sri Lanka Trade: Transacting Environments in Formal and Informal Trading
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### Economic Revival in North and East Sri Lanka: What Are the Impediments?
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### Poverty and Economic Policy in Sri Lanka: A Note
Poverty Issues in Sri Lanka: Towards New Empirical Insights
book-chapter
### The International Monetary Fund in Sri Lanka: A critical dialogue
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### Sri Lanka Budget 2001: Social Agenda Vs Military Development
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### An Assessment of Contraband Trade and Capital between India and Sri Lanka
Kumaran Book House, Madras/Colombo, India/Sri Lanka.
book
### Contraband trade between India and Sri Lanka
Journal of Contemporary Asia
journal-article
### Indo-Sri Lanka free-trade - Hype and reality
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article
### The nature, causes and effects of contraband trade and capital between India and Sri Lanka
Contemporary South Asia
journal-article
### An Assessment of Narcotic Drugs Contraband Trade between India and Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences
journal-article
### Poverty and Inequality in Asia
The World Bank
working-paper
### Women, Transition and Change
A Study of the Impact of Conflict and Displacement on Women in Traditional Tamil Society
book
### Poverty and Inequality in Asia
Sri Lanka Economic Journal
journal-article
### CONTRABAND TRADE AND UNOFFICIAL CAPITAL TRANSFERS BETWEEN SRI-LANKA AND INDIA
Economic and Political Weekly
journal-article

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