Publications
Ideas
in print.
Research made durable.

Agora’s publications translate independent research and analysis into knowledge that can inform policymakers, institutions, businesses and the wider public.

The Agora Library
Research that
remains useful.

Good research should survive the news cycle.

Agora’s publishing programme will provide a permanent intellectual record of its research, analysis and ideas.

Publications will range from major annual reports and detailed research studies to concise policy briefs designed for decision-makers.

Annual Flagship Publications
The publications
that define the year.
01
Annual Economic Report
Sri Lanka Economic Outlook

Agora’s annual assessment of Sri Lanka’s economy, covering growth, inflation, fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade, investment and structural reform.

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02
Annual Global Report
Global Trends Report

An annual assessment of major geopolitical, technological, economic and strategic forces reshaping the international system.

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03
Policy Brief Series
The Agora Papers

Short, practical policy papers examining specific questions and presenting evidence-based options for decision-makers.

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04
Quarterly Journal
The Agora Review

A quarterly journal featuring research, essays, commentary, interviews and perspectives from scholars and public thinkers.

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Publishing Programme
Different formats.
One standard.
01
Research Reports

Detailed original research examining complex policy questions.

02
Policy Briefs

Concise analysis and practical recommendations for decision-makers.

03
Working Papers

Research circulated for discussion, feedback and further development.

04
Essays & Commentary

Independent perspectives on major economic, political and strategic questions.

05
Data & Research Notes

Short analytical publications built around datasets, indicators and evidence.

06
Annual Reviews

Major annual assessments of national, regional and global developments.

Publication Library
Browse the library.

Explore Agora’s reports, papers, policy briefs, research notes and journal publications.

2027
Annual Report
Sri Lanka Economic Outlook 2027

Annual assessment of Sri Lanka’s economic outlook, reforms and structural challenges.

2027
Global Report
Global Trends Report 2027

Major geopolitical, technological and economic trends shaping the world.

2027
Agora Paper
Institutions and Long-Term Prosperity

Examining the relationship between institutional quality and economic development.

2027
Policy Brief
A Framework for Public Finance Reform

Practical options for improving fiscal sustainability and public financial management.

Q3
Agora Review
The Agora Review — Issue 01

Essays, interviews, research and commentary from the Agora community.

Quarterly Journal
The Agora Review.

A space for longer arguments, serious essays, interviews and ideas that deserve more than a headline.

The
Agora
Review
Quarterly Journal · Volume 01
Ideas worth taking seriously.

The Agora Review will bring together researchers, fellows, academics, policymakers and public thinkers to examine important questions from multiple perspectives.

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Read. Question. Think again.

Explore Agora’s latest research and independent analysis.

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