Holistic and inclusive path to development – Book Review View(s):By Dr Minna ThaheerYhe idea of discussing a book by an economist acknowledged as a masterly scholar and practitioner by his peers is quite unnerving for a non-economist. Yet, the appealing promise of the title of the book, Development: Not by Economics Alone, Non-Economic Factors in Development, was a reassuring invitation. The civil conflict of the last three decades serves as a case in point, showing how the country endured debilitating economic development. His strong message here is unequivocal: “Peaceful conditions contribute to growth in several ways… Societal and attitudinal changes are fundamental to economic development. Dr Sanderatne, as such, offers learned, patient propositions that supply new answers to old questions.

Source: Sunday Times January 17, 2026 19:33 UTC