Papers by Kasun S . Millawithanachchi
This research analyses the effects of democracy on human development in sub-Saharan Africa. Theor... more This research analyses the effects of democracy on human development in sub-Saharan Africa. Theoretically, the idea of development of freedom is incorporated into the classical debate of democracy’s impact on development. Empirically, this is tested in a number of quantitative methods and regression models covering the period 1990-2014. Democracy is measured by Freedom House’s political rights and civil liberties. Human development is measured by Human Development Index (HDI) factors, such as the Education Index, Life expectancy at birth (LEB) and Gross National Income (GNI). This study covers 48 sub-Saharan African countries and the results support the hypothesis that democracy is the variable with the greatest variance on human development. Moreover, the results indicate that democracy has positive effects on changes in human development. This finding strongly supports the claim that human development is compatible with and even strengthened by political democracy. ---------------...
This research analyses the effects of democracy on human development in sub-Saharan Africa. Theor... more This research analyses the effects of democracy on human development in sub-Saharan Africa. Theoretically, the idea of development of freedom is incorporated into the classical debate of democracy's impact on development. Empirically, this is tested in a number of quantitative methods and regression models covering the period 1990-2014. Democracy is measured by Freedom House's political rights and civil liberties. Human development is measured by Human Development Index (HDI) factors, such as the Education Index, Life expectancy at birth (LEB) and Gross National Income (GNI). This study covers 48 sub-Saharan African countries and the results support the hypothesis that democracy is the variable with the greatest variance on human development. Moreover, the results indicate that democracy has positive effects on changes in human development. This finding strongly supports the claim that human development is compatible with and even strengthened by political democracy.
Conference Presentations by Kasun S . Millawithanachchi
Sri Lanka's economic performance and peace level can be significant characteristics for sustainab... more Sri Lanka's economic performance and peace level can be significant characteristics for sustainable peace building and investment insights towards economic prosperity. According to analysis over the years by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank, peace and economic performance are often mutually reinforcing. Analyzing the current economic prosperity, business, and peace numbers in the five categories below can better explain the past, present, and future trends in Sri Lanka's peace levels.
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Papers by Kasun S . Millawithanachchi
Conference Presentations by Kasun S . Millawithanachchi