Annual Research Symposium 2016 – Department of Demography
The Annual Research Symposium of the Department of Demography, under the main theme of “Population Dynamics and Sustainable Development”, was held on 8th December 2016, at Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, .
Sub-themes:
- Fertility and Reproductive Health
- Population, Health and Poverty
- Migration and Urbanization
- Population Aging and Long Term Care
- Interdisciplinary Studies, Education, Environment and Development
Mr. Alain Sibenaler, Country Representative, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) was the Chief Guest and Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo and Senior Professor of Demography delivered the Keynote Speech.
The book titled “Medium-Term Population Projection for Sri Lanka: 2012-2037” written by Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo was launched at this event.
