Dr. Jagath Edirisinghe graduated from the University of Peradeniya with a BSc (Agriculture) obtaining a second class upper division degree. He was awarded an Mphil degree in Agricultural Economics from the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He obtained his PhD from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom for which he was awarded the �Commonwealth Scholarship� on merit basis. His area of specialisation is Agricultural and Food Economics.

He started his research carrier as an Agricultural Economist at the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, where he was involved in many local as well as foreign collaborative researches. He joined the Department of Agribusiness Management in the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management as a lecturer in the year 2005.

Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, Bayesian Econometrics

Thesis Submitted

1.      PhD : Technology Adoption, Efficiency and Market Access of  Smallholder Dairy Producers in Sri Lanka: A Bayesian Perspective

2.      Mphil : An Examination of Profit Inefficiency of Smallholder Rubber Producers in Sri Lanka

Papers published

1.      Edirisinghe, J., Wijesuriya, W., and Bogahawatte, C., (2010). Profit efficiency of smallholder rubber farmers in Kegalle, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts.  Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka. 90, 64-77.

2.      Kumarasekara, K.M.A.L.B., and Edirisinghe, J. (2009) Improving Labour Productivity of Smallholder Dairy Farmers: A Case Study from Kurunegala and Anuradhapura Districts, Journal of Food and Agriculture, Volume 2, No.2

3.      Edirisinghe, J., Edirisinghe, M.P. and Auwardt, D.M (2008) Reasons for variations in the levels of efficiency in smallholder dairy milk production in Sri Lanka: A cross sectional data analysis, Journal of Food and Agriculture. 1,(2)

4.      Wijesuriya, W. Dissanayake, DMAP, Herath, K Edirisinghe, J and Abeywardena V. (2007). Some issues related to sustainability in the smallholder rubber sector: a case study of three major rubber growing districts, Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka.  88, 59-76

5.      Wijesuriya, W., Dissanayake, D.M.A.P., Herath, K., Edirisinghe, J., Wijeratne, M. and Abeywardene, V., (2006). Possible causes of low rubber yields in smallholder units in Sri Lanka. Natural Rubber Research Volume 19 (1& 2)

6.      Edirisinghe J., Perera, D., (2005). Effect of price signals on rubber replanting decisions. Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics 7(1), 21-31

7.      Edirisinghe, J (2003) �Profitability of Rain-Guards for rubber : A case study at Dartonfield Estate�, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management 19(2), 38-53

8.      Pathiratna, L.S.S and Edirisinghe, J.C. (2003). Agronomic and economic viability of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg)/cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J Pres.) intercropping systems involving wider inter row spacing of rubber. Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka. 86,  46-57

9.      Wijesuriya, W., Dissanayake, D.M.A.P, Wijeratne, M., Herath, K., Edirisinghe, J., Abeywardana, V. (2003). Preference ranking as a participatory tool in identifying farmers perceptions in planning effective dissemination programmes. Journal of Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka. 86, 32-37

Working papers

Edirisinghe JC, Siriwardana, S, Siriwardana S and Prasandith, P (2008). �Taxing the pollution: The case of reducing the environmental impact of rubber production in Sri Lanka�. Working paper No 30-08, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) available to download at http://www.sandeeonline.com/publicationdetails_disp.php?pcid=1&pid=746

Policy Briefs

�    Can Tax Combat Pollution? � An Assessment of the Sri Lankan Rubber Industry, by Jagath Edirisinghe, Susantha Siriwardana, Sarath Siriwardana and Punsara Prasandith, SANDEE Policy Brief No. 29-08 available to download at http://www.sandeeonline.com/uploads/documents/publication /787_PUB_Policy_Brief_29.pdf

Proceedings

1.      Edirisinghe, J., and Wijesuriya, W. (2010). Neighbourhood effect in conservation practice: Do farmers learn from each other? In proceeding of the Environment and Development in South Asia, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), December 6-7, Kathmandu, Nepal

2.      Edirisinghe JC, Siriswardana, S, Siriwardana S and Prasandith, P (2008) Economic instruments in controlling water pollution: A case study of rubber industry in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of the 16th annual conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), June 25-28, Gothenburg, Sweden

3.      Wijewardhana, WGLP., Edirisinghe, J. Auwardt, D.M., (2007) Incidence and  determinants of poverty in the smallholder diary sector in Sri Lanka In Proceedings of First Annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities- Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

4.      Anuruddika, R.V.K. Edirisinghe, Jagath., Auwardt, D.M., (2007) Farmers� view on cooperative arrangements: A case from diary smallholder Sector in Sri Lanka, In Proceedings of First Annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities- Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

5.      Jayasinghe, WAND, Edirisinghe, J., (2007) An assessment of investor characteristics in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), In Proceedings of First Annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities- Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

6.      Edirisinghe, JC., Perera, D., Jayaweera, A., (2006) Government policy in the rubber sector: Have they succeeded?, 10th Anniversary international symposium: The issues and challenges of the 21st century, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, pp 113

7.      Damayanthi, KAI, Edirisinghe, JC, Gajanayake, KGMCPB, (2006) Composite leading indicator to predict cyclical movement in prices: A case from rubber sector in Sri Lanka, 10th Anniversary international symposium: The issues and challenges of the 21st century, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, pp 272

8.      Wijesuriya, W, Dissanayake, A., Wijeratne, M., Herath, K., and Edirisinghe, J. (2006) Participatory methods for development of the smallholder rubber sector in Sri Lanka.  Proc.  International Natural Rubber Conf, Vietnam.529-536.

9.      Dissanayake, A., Wijesuriya, W., Herath, K., Edirisinghe, J., and Wijeratne, M.(2006).  Involvements in rural societies by smallholder rubber farmers in Sri Lanka.  Proc.  International Natural Rubber Conf, Vietnam. 549-556

10.  Edirisinghe, J., Wijesuriya, W, Herath, K., Dissanayake, D.M.A.P, Wijeratne, M., Abeywardana V., (2005) Income, Inequality and Poverty in the Small Holder Rubber Sector in Sri Lanka, International Natural Rubber Conference, Kochi, India.

11.  Edirisinghe, J., Wijesuriya, W., Dissanayake, D.M.A.P., Wijeratne, M., Herath, K., and Abeywardane, V. (2004) Marketing in the smallholder rubber sector: existing status and possible improvements. In Proceedings of the First Symposium on Plantation Crop Research Current Trends and Future Challenges. (Eds A K N Zoysa and M T Ziyad Mohomed). The Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Talawakelle, pp 217-227

12.   Wijesuriya B.W, Dissanayake DMAP,Herath, HMLK., Edirisinghe JC., Abeywardana V,(2004) Interactions between the Environment, Society and Technology:Smallholder Rubber Sector in Sri Lanka, XXIInd International Biometric Conference, Cairns, Australia

Bulletins

1.      Edirisinghe, J.C. Dissanayake, D.M.A.P and Warnajith, A.K.D (2005) Rubber marketing and related problems in the Moneragala district, Bulletin of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka,  Volume 46 pp 62-69

2.      Dissanayake, D.M.A.P Wijesuriya, W and Edirisinghe, J (2005) Smallholder rubber sector in the Moneragala district: Potentials and constraints, Bulletin of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka,  Volume 46 pp 62-69

3.      Wijesuriya, W.,  Dissanayake, D.M.A.P ., Herath, K and Edirisinghe, J.C (2005) The status of the smallholder rubber lands in the Moneragala district, Bulletin of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka,  Volume 46 pp 62-69

4.      Wijesuriya, Wasana., Dissanayake, D.M.A.P., Wijeratne, Mahinda., Edirisinghe, J.C., (2004) Reasons for evading from rubber cultivation: A case study using Bayesian Network (BN) approach. Bulletin of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka

5.      Edirisinghe, J., Herath, K., (2003) Seasonal behaviour of natural rubber prices in different markets in the world. Bulletin of the rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka Accepted for publication

6.      Edirisinghe, J., (2002) Recent movements of natural rubber prices in Sri Lanka.? Bulletin of Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka 44, 56-59

7.      Tillakeratne, L.M.K., Edirisinghe, J.C., Herath H.M.L.K (2002) Trends in rubber processing in Sri Lanka. Bulletin of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka 44, 45-49

Reports Submitted to International Organizations/ Agencies/ Institutions

1.      Wijesuriya, Wasana, Dissanayake, D.M.A.P, Herath, H.M.L.K, Edirisinghe, J.C. Abeywardana V. (2005),Interaction between the Environment, Society and Technology (INTEREST) (2004) , Final Report, Rothamstead Research, Harpenden, U.K.

2.      Wijesuriya, Wasana, Dissanayake, D.M.A.P, Herath, H.M.L.K, Edirisinghe, J.C. Abeywardana V. (2004),Interaction between the Environment, Society and Technology (INTEREST) (2003) , Second Annual Report, Rothamstead Research, Harpenden, U.K.

3.      Wijesuriya, Wasana, Dissanayake, D.M.A.P, Herath, H.M.L.K, Edirisinghe, J.C. Abeywardana V. (2003), Interaction between the Environment, Society and Technology (INTEREST) (2002) , First Annual Report, Rothamstead Research, Harpenden, UK.

Reports Submitted to National Organizations/ Agencies/ Institutions

1.      Wijesuriya, Wasana, Dissanayake, D.M.A.P, Herath, H.M.L.K, Edirisinghe, J.C. Abeywardana V. (2004), Strategies for enhancing the productivity in smallholder units of non-traditional rubber growing areas in Sri Lanka funded by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)-Report submitted in 2004

Student Research Supervised

1.      Wijesuriya, JH. Edirisinghe JC, Jayasinghe Mudalige UK and Perera AM (2007) Education and poverty in the rural households: Evidence from the Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 150-153

2.      De Alwis AEN and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Assessing the consumer attitudes towards fresh milk consumption in Sri Lanka: The case of fresh milk consumption in Kandy District. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 154-161

3.      UUhanovita UHR, Idirisinghe IMSK and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Identification of inefficiencies in marketing channels of coconut (Cocos nusifera) based products. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 162-169

4.      Abeyakoon, E and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Has privatization helped to boom the export supply of tea in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 197-202

5.      Wijekoon, WMGWMW and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Consumer demand for upcountry vegetables in Sri Lanka In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 203-207

6.       Sajeewani, KGL and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Macroeconomic links to undernourishment: Evidence from South Asian region. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 208-212

7.      Yogaraj, LMR. Kiriwandala, CK and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Competitiveness of Sri Lanka�s agriculture product exports in the world market. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 220-223

8.      Herath, HMACK and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Assessing the effect of food label information on consumer purchasing decision making behaviour. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 224-229

9.       Sajani, SAC and Edirisinghe, JC (2007) Price signals on tea replanting decisions in smallholder sector in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 230

10.  Senadheera, SWPNP and Edirisinghe JC (2007) The cost efficiency and its determinants in smallholder rubber sector in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 235-240

11.  Dissanayake, KDNG and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Structural change and poverty in South Asian Countries. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 241-243

12.  Kulasinghe, KADS and Edirisinghe JC (2007) Technical efficiency in smallholder dairy production in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 244-246

13.  Firnaz, MMM and Edirisinghe, JC (2007) Constraints in organic food marketing in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 7th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 247-251

14.  Amarasuriya, MTC and Edirisinghe, JC (2006) An assessment of technical efficiency in intercropped pineapple production in Kurunegala District. In Proceedings of the 6th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 6-10

15.   Fernando, KR and Edirisinghe, JC (2006) Impact of agricultural sector on rural urban migration in Sri Lanka:1970-2005 (2006) In Proceedings of the 6th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 41-46

16.  Isra, NF and Edirisinghe, JC (2006) Export demand elasticity of raw rubber export from Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 6th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 59-61

17.  Jayasinghe, WAND and Edirisinghe, JC (2006) An assessment of investor characteristics in the Colombo Stock Exchange. In Proceedings of the 6th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 62-63

18.   Wijesena, KAK. Edirisinghe, J and Auwardt, DM (2006) Why do smallholders leave the dairy industry in Sri Lanka? In Proceedings of the 6th agricultural research symposium, Makandura: Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 108-111

19.  Herath, H.M.D.T.K, Athauda, A.M.T.P, and Edirisinghe J.C (2005) Estimation of technical efficiency and its determinants of the rubber small holding sector in Kalutara District. In Proceedings of the 5^th agricultural research symposium: Part I-Makandura:Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. pp 91-94

International/ regional meetings, conferences, trainings participated:

South Asian Network for Environmental and Resource Economics (SANDEE)

Policy Analyses for Environmental Economics for Economists. Thailand, 22-24 May 2011

Introductory course on Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. Bangalore, India 22-26 July, 2005

Advanced Econometrics: Dummy Dependent Variables, Survey Design and Evaluation Methods. July 3-7, Kathmandu, Nepal

Research & Training workshops. India, Thailand and Nepal

Institute for Participatory Interaction and Development, Sri Lanka

Participatory Rural Appraisal. 29 May to 4^th June, 2002, Sri Lanka

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