🇱🇰 Oration Marks 100th Birthday of Economist Dr. Gamani Corea

The Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) is celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Gamani Corea (1925–2003), one of Sri Lanka's most distinguished economists and international civil servants. • Commemorative Oration: The event will feature a special oration titled “Dr. Gamani Corea and His Enduring Relevance for the Global South.” • Speaker: The address will be delivered by Dr. Carlos Maria Correa, Executive Director of the South Centre, Geneva, on Monday, 4 November, in Colombo. • Corea’s Legacy: Dr. Corea served as Secretary-General of UNCTAD from 1974 to 1984, where he was a powerful advocate for developing nations and a driving force behind the call for a New International Economic Order (NIEO). • Vision: His work championed principles like equitable trade, development financing, and structural reform in the global economic system. • GCF Focus: The GCF was established by him with a vision to advance global economic development, focusing particularly on Sri Lanka.