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Rebuilding Northern Sri Lanka: COVID-19 and the rural economy

19m · Diaspora Dialogues · 04 Jul 03:10

In our first ever podcast, we explore COVID-19 and it's impact on the rural economy in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka. We discuss the role of the diaspora in helping rebuild these communities. Beyond advocacy, what can we do to help those on the ground? 

We hear from Dr Ahilan Kadirgamar, a lecturer in sociology at the University of Jaffna, and Sujan Selvan, an Australian-Tamil entrepreneur, activist and businessman. 

Credits:
Music: Journey with Nalinakanthi by Durai Srinivasan
Artwork: Rekha Dhanaram 

Hosts:
Sambavi Seermaran
Ramya Prabhakaran
Lakshman Nirthanakumaran

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