R. H. S. Samaratunga
Dr. R. H. S. Samaratunga (known as 'Dr. Samaratunga') is a Sri Lankan economist and was the former Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury.[1]Currently serving as the Senior Economic Advisor to the President Ranil Wickremasinghe,from July 2022 to present.[2][3][4]
R. H. S. Samaratunga | |
|---|---|
| Senior Economic Advisor to the President | |
| In office 2022 July – Present | |
| President | Ranil Wickremesinghe |
| Prime Minister | Dinesh Gunawardena |
| Secretary to the Ministry of Finance | |
| In office 2018–2019 | |
| President | Maithripala Sirisena |
| Prime Minister | Mangala Samaraweera |
| In office 2015–2018 | |
| President | Maithripala Sirisena |
| Prime Minister | Ravi Karunanayake |
| Secretary to the Ministry of Petroleum Industries | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| President | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Prime Minister | Anura Priyadharshana Yapa |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| President | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Prime Minister | Susil Premajayantha |
| Secretary to the Ministry of Environment | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| President | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Prime Minister | Anura Priyadharshana Yapa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957.02.27 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Spouse(s) | S M S Menike |
| Children | Kushan Samaratunga, Nipun Samaratunga (Attoney-at-Law), Sandun Samaratunga |
| Education | University of Peradeniya, University of Colombo, University of Wisconsin- Madison, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, La Trobe University |
Education
changeSamaratunga has obtained the B.A. (Honours) Degree in Economics from the University of Peradeniya. He has a doctorate degree in Economics from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.[3]
Career
changeSamaratunga is a former secretary to the Ministry of Finance and the Secretary to the Treasury, Sri Lanka (2015-2019).[5][6]
He also served as ex-officio member of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Finance Commission of Sri Lanka.[7][8] In February 2008 he was appointed as the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury.[4]
In April 2010 he was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and in 2012 as the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Industries.[9] In January, 2015 he was appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury.[4]
Publications
change- Samaratunga, R.H.S. (1995). Tabor, Steven R. (ed.). 'Sri Lanka' in S. R. Tabor (eds) Agricultural Research in an Era of Adjustment: Policies, Institutions, and Progress, Economic Development. Institute of the World Bank, Washington D.C. pp. Chapter VII: 100-116. doi:10.1596/0-8213-3197-3. ISBN 978-0-8213-3197-2.
- 'Structural Adjustment Policies in Sri Lanka: Implications for the Macro Economy and Vulnerable Groups' in Structural Adjustment, Gender and Employment. the Sri Lankan Experience, ILO, Geneva. pp. 25–53.
References
change- ↑ "Ministry of Finance - Sri lanka". www.treasury.gov.lk. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ "The President emphasizes need to immediately execute the Singapore-Sri Lanka FTA – Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Bright School - Creating a brighter future for your child". slida-mentor-portal.vercel.app. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunge assume duties as Secretary to Finance Ministry | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ "Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga assumes duties at Finance Ministry | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ "Dr. Samaratunga reappointed Finance Ministry Secretary". www.news.lk. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka debate: Reform-driven Sri Lanka puts trade on the agenda". Asiamoney. 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ https://archive.today/20231008021423/https://www.asiamoney.com/article/b1b4rwqshczhbx/sri-lanka-debate-reform-driven-sri-lanka-puts-trade-on-the-agenda
- ↑ https://web.pucsl.gov.lk/english/events/workshop-on-lubricants-industry/