Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that development cannot be understood only through policies, statistics and economic models, but must also be viewed through the everyday lived experiences of people.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the 2026 OSGA Annual Lecture held at the Oxford University on Tuesday where she delivered a lecture titled "The Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond."

During her lecture, the Prime Minister emphasized that development cannot be understood only through policies, statistics and economic models, but must also be viewed through the everyday lived experiences of people. She highlighted that governance often requires balancing ideals with practical realit...