A special guest lecture on the Sri Lankan economy after 75 years of independence, organized by the Economics Student Association, Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya, was held on the 21st of February 2023, at the auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The lecture was delivered by former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W. A. Wijewardena. The explanation of the reasons for the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka and the ideas about the actions that can be taken as pointed out through this lecture. It was further emphasized that to get out of the dark ages, the country has faced, more places should be given to self-standing.

The program took place with the participation of Professor M. M. Gunathilaka, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor W. M. Semasinghe, the Head of the Department of Economics, and Department Heads of the Faculty of Social Sciences.