Social Scientists’ Association
Social Scientists’ Association (SSA) is a pioneering social science research institute in Sri Lanka, striving to be a catalyst for social change through research, publications and advocacy. With an equitable vision of society in mind, SSA provides a platform to scholars and practitioners to engage in research and advocacy not only on issues pertaining to human rights and freedom but also on broader socio-economic justice. The SSA is deeply committed to promoting a culture of knowledge production that informs and undergirds interventions aimed at achieving social emancipation for marginalized communities.
Our Focus Areas
Democracy
Political Economy
Gender
Youth
Climate Change
Projects

DFGG project

Academic Freedom in South Asia

Reversing the Gaze: Towards Post-Comparative Area Studies Expanding the Ontologies of Democracy: Patronage Politics in Sri Lanka

Impact of Climate Change on Food Security, Indebtedness, and Health in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka
Our Library