We are delighted to welcome Dr Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, as the speaker for the OSGA Annual Lecture on 19 May 2026.
In this lecture, the Prime Minister will explore the intersections of development, governance and politics in Sri Lanka, reflecting on what this experience reveals about the broader challenges of development worldwide. She will also examine the political context shaping reform efforts, and the complexities of sustaining meaningful change in dynamic and often challenging environments.
Dr Amarasuriya has served as Prime Minister since September 2024 and was reappointed in November 2024. She is the third woman to hold this office in Sri Lanka. A member of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her work as a sociologist, activist and university lecturer, alongside her political leadership.
Event details
Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 17:00–18:30 (doors open at 16:30)
Venue: Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony’s College
Open to all, registration required. Please register by Monday 11 May.
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