Course on
Economics in practice
Course Overview
Understanding the economy is no longer optional, it is essential for making sound decisions in business, investments and strategic management. The workshop is designed to help you how to think and interpret real-world economic data to understand its dynamics, underlying economic shifts, and make better-informed contributions to your organizations.
The session will not include a discussion on the Frontier outlook for the economy or an in-depth discussion on specific forecasting methods.
Program Outline
- Identify and validate reliable fiscal and external data, including checking for institutional credibility and definition/data revisions.
- Interpret Sri Lanka’s key fiscal and external indicators in the context of sustained twin surpluses and structural change.
- Understand the importance of context and limits of cross-country comparisons.
- Recognize how twin surpluses signal stability and a more supportive environment for Sri Lankan businesses.
Key Benefits to
Individuals
- Understanding key economic variables and how their importance changes within different contexts
- Improve your ability to interpret economic developments and identify inter-connections
- Learn to appreciate and navigate the complexities of economics in business
Key Benefits to the Organization
- Employees can better interpret economic changes and how they impact the organization
- Improved skills to identify economic risks and opportunities
- Enhanced ability to communicate economic impacts within the organization
Target Audience
The course is designed for a diverse group of professionals who are involved in strategic planning, investment and funding, business development, strategic sourcing and overall business analysis.
Facilitators
- Date: Thursday, 12th March 2026
- Time: 8:30 am to 12.30 pm
- Venue: Courtyard by Marriot, Colombo City Center
Register before 10th March 2026
Registrations are on a first-come-first-served basis and limited
Participant fee
- CFA Charterholders and CFA Society Candidate Council Members – Rs. 13,000
- Other/ Non-members – Rs. 16,000
To Join:
If an invoice is not required, follow the process below
Step 1 : Register Here
Step 2:
Make the payment to the following bank account (Direct Deposit / Fund Transfer) :
- Bank : HNB
- Account Title : CFA SOCIETY SRI LANKA
- Account No : 701010017612
- Swift Code : HBLILKLX
- Bank Code : 7083
- Branch Code : 701 ( Nawam Mawatha )
Step 3:
After making the payment, please email your payment receipt or confirmation to – minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org with your name and the company name (Please note that these details mentioned in the email need to match exactly with registration details.)
- CFA Charterholders and Candidate Council Members : Rs. 12,000
- Non-Members : Rs. 18,000
If an invoice is required, follow the process below
Step 1 : Register Here
(If there are more than 1 participant to register, please register them one by one)
Step 2:
Request an invoice by mentioning details of the participant / participants via minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org (Please note that these details mentioned in the email need to match with registered details.)
Step 3:
Following the invoice shared, Make the payment to the following bank account (Direct Deposit / Fund Transfer):
- Bank : HNB
- Account Title : CFA SOCIETY SRI LANKA
- Account No : 701010017612
- Swift Code : HBLILKLX
- Bank Code : 7083
- Branch Code : 701 ( Nawam Mawatha )
Step 4:
After making the payment, please email your payment receipt or confirmation to – minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org
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Minura Senadeera at 0742661283 | minura@srilanka.cfasociety.org