Advocata Institute wins 2022 Asia Liberty Award

Advocata Institute COO Dhananath Fernando accepting the Asia Liberty Award 2022

Think-tank, Advocata Institute has won the 2022 Asia Liberty Award securing a prize of a $ 10,000 for research work.

Every year, Atlas Network’s Templeton Freedom Award Prize Program generously sponsored by the Templeton Religion Trust, honours and rewards think-tanks around the world through six Regional Liberty Awards.

The award recognises Advocata’s impact as a leading voice in Sri Lanka, promoting free-market reforms as a means of alleviating the country’s current economic crisis. Advocata Institute has been instrumental in a range of policy reforms, including abolishing price controls, public advocacy for debt restructuring and engaging with international organisations like the IMF and leading the conversation on the costs of Sri Lanka’s State-owned enterprises and border taxes.

“Advocata is honoured to win the Asia Liberty Award and get recognition for the work we do at a regional level. The two other finalists from Afghanistan and Philippines have done highly impactful work in different and difficult circumstances. 

“Asia Liberty Forum inspires all of us to contribute more to our fellow humans and inspire each other to advance freedom and liberty in the region for the betterment of mankind,” Advocata Institute Chief Operating Officer Dhananath Fernando said. 

Advocata Institute’s hard work, reasoned approach, and frequent appearance in major media outlets have earned them a reputation among both policymakers and the public as a reliable source for economic analysis and policy proposals. Advocata is prepared for a long climb out of the crash. They are dedicated to making sure the recovery is based on sound policy and opens doors for a more prosperous future in Sri Lanka.