Verité Research
Sri Lanka's largest independent think tank, providing research on economics, public finance, governance and law, plus opinion polling.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Company (private)
- Flagship output
- State of the Budget (latest: State of the Budget 2026, 30 January 2026)
- Category
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Also covers
- Strategic & country intelligence
- Tier
- Tier 3: Leading Sri Lankan independent think tank; budget, sentiment and governance monitoring
- Headquarters
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Coverage
- Sri Lanka economy, fiscal policy, public opinion, governance, legal reform
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- Feb 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Analysts assessing budget assumptions, calculations and legal compliance; nationally representative opinion polls.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of the Budget | Other | Annual | State of the Budget 2026 | 30 Jan 2026 | Read report |
| Mood of the Nation poll | Survey | Irregular | Feb 2026 | Visit site |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Verité Research, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Found Sri Lanka's 2026 Budget a significant improvement on earlier years, with revenue estimates realistic within current policy.
30 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Verité Research releases State of the Budget 2026 report (Hiru News)Long-standing weaknesses persist: inconsistent information, missing estimates and poor disclosure of key budget assumptions.
30 Jan 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: Verité Research releases State of the Budget 2026 report (Hiru News)
Questions about Verité Research
What is Verité Research?
Sri Lanka's largest independent think tank, providing research on economics, public finance, governance and law, plus opinion polling.
How does Verité Research produce its intelligence?
Analysts assessing budget assumptions, calculations and legal compliance; nationally representative opinion polls.
Where is Verité Research based?
Verité Research is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
What does Verité Research cover?
Its work covers macroeconomy, sovereign & credit, governance & fragility, regulation & policy, with a focus on South Asia, Sri Lanka.
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