Curriculum Vitae of Prof. N. S. Cooray
Qualifications
Ph.D. (Economics), University of Nagoya, Japan, 1996
MA (Major in International Economics), International University of Japan, 1992
Diploma in Economic Development, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1987
BA Honours (Economics), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1985
Work and research experience
2003 July-August, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Development Studies at University of Sussex
2002 to date-Assistant Professor, International University of Japan
1999-2002Research Associate, United Nations University/Institute of Advanced Studies, Tokyo, Japan
2002-2002Visiting Lecturer, The University of Tsukuba (in Winter 2002)
2001-2002Part time Lecturer, International University of Japan (Fall 2001 and Winter 2002)
1999-2001Visiting Fellow, Institute of Oriental culture, The University of Tokyo
1997-99:Part-time Visiting Professor at YokkaichiUniversity (Japan)
1996-99: UN Researcher United Nations Centre for Regional Development (Japan)
1995-96 Teaching Assistant (Graduate School of Economics, University of Nagoya, Japan)
1990-90Visiting Lecturer (MaradanaTechnicalCollege, Colombo, Sri Lanka)
1987-90Wharf Manager (Co-operative Wholesale Establishment, Govt. of Sri Lanka)
1984-87Assistant Teacher (Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka).
Publications
Books (Edited, authored and translated)
Cooray N. S. and W. D. Lakshman (August 2002) “Sustainable Future of the Global System: Endeavours from Rio to Johannesburg”. The United Nations University/Institute of Advanced Studies, Tokyo, Japan (number of pages 48).
Lo Fu chen, Hiroyasu Tokuda and N. S. Cooray, eds. (2000), "Sustainable Future of the Global System III", published by the UNU/IAS, (number of pages 358).
Ratnayaka Piyadasa, Piyadasa Edirisinghe, Piyadasa Ranasinghe, and N. S. Cooray, (2000), "Paschath Yudasamaye Japan Artikaya" a Sinhala translation of a book entitled "The Post-war Japanese Economy: Its Development and Structure, 1937-1994", by Takafusa Nakamura, (second edition, published by the University of Tokyo Press), number of pages 378.
Fernandez A. L. and N. S. Cooray, Eds. (1999), “Applications, Issues and Future Prospects of Quantitative Tools in Economic Planning: Asian Experience”, UNCRD Research Report Series No 30.
Journal articles
Cooray, N. S. (2003), “Who gives aid for whom and why: The case of Japanese assistance to Sri Lanka” Research Journal of SLSAJ, No. 3, pp. 14-19.
Rankaduwa, Wimal and N. S. Cooray (2000), “Economic Integration in a Developing Country: An Econometric Test” Regional Development Studies, Vol. 6, pp. 151-61.
Cooray N. S. (1999), “Some Macroeconomic Understanding of the Sri Lankan Economy” TheJournal of Social Science, No 41 pp 1-31.
Rankaduwa Wimal and N. S. Cooray (1999), “Economic Impact of Defence and Non-defence Spending: An Empirical Investigation” Upanathi, The Journal of Sri Lanka Association of Economists, Vol. 10: (1 and 2) pp. 102-115.
Cooray N. S. (1999), “Econometrics Modelling for Policy Analysis and Planning: Evolution and Application” Regional Development Studies, Vol. 5, pp. 27-40.
Cooray N. S. (1998), “Agricultural Policies and the Paddy/Rice Market of Sri Lanka: An Econometric Modelling Approach” Upanathi, The Journal of Sri Lanka Association of Economists, Vol. 9 No. 1&2, pp. 65-92.
Cooray N. S. (1998), “Macroeconomic Management in Developing Countries: An Econometric Modelling Approach to the Sri Lankan Case” Regional Development Studies, Vol. 4, pp 37-63.
Book chapters
Cooray, N. S. (2003), “Japanese Overseas Development Assistance to Sri Lanka and Its Effects” in W. D. Lakshman (Ed), The Distant Neighbours: Fifty Years of Japan-Sri Lanka Relations, Chapter 10, pp. 222-246.
Ratnayaka Piyadasa, N. S. Cooray and Thangavel Palanivel (2000), “Agricultural Sector in Asia” in Masayoshi Tsutagawa and Piyadasa Ratnayaka (Eds.) New Waves of AgriculturalDevelopment in Asian, pp. 1-33.
Fernandez A. L. and N. S. Cooray (1999), “Applications, Issues and Future Prospects of Quantitative Tools in Economic Planning: Asian Experience”, introductory chapter in Fernandez A. L. and N. S. Cooray, UNCRDResearch Report Series No 30 pp. 1-12.
Fernandez A. L. and N. S. Cooray (1999), “Applications, Issues and Future Prospects of Quantitative Tools in Economic Planning: Asian Experience”, concluding chapter in Fernandez A. L. and N. S. Cooray, UNCRDResearch Report Series No 30 pp. 191-198.
Cooray N. S. (1999), “Modelling of Paddy/Rice Sector of Sri Lanka” UNCRD Research ReportSeries No 30, pp 141-162.
Working papers
Cooray, N. S. and Md. Shahiduzzaman (2004), “Determinants of Japanese aid allocation: An Econometric Analysis”, IUJ Research Institute Working Paper 2004-4, International Development Series, pp. 1-19.
Cooray, N. S. (2003), “Does aid work? Case of Japanese ODA to Sri Lanka”, IUJ Research Institute Working Paper 3-1, International Development Series, pp. 1-28.
Papers presented (selected)
“Who gives aid for whom and why: The case of Japanese assistance to Sri Lanka”, presented at Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at University of Sussex, on Wednesday, 19 July 2003.
“Development Experience of Sri Lanka: Trends and Outlook for the Future” Presented at the Sri Lanka Student’s Association, Research Seminar, at the Sri Lankan Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (15 July 2001);
“Development Experience of Sri Lanka: Has the Country Missed Its Opportunities?” Presented in the International Seminar, HitotsubashiUniversity, Tokyo, Japan (12 July 2001).
“Long-term Social and Economic Growth of Sri Lanka: Status and Outlook for Future” Paper presented at the 3rd Indonesia’s Regional Science Association International Conference on “Indonesia’s Sustainable Development in a Decentralisation Era”, held at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta on 20-21 March 2001.
"Indonesia's Sustainable Development", paper presented in the conference held at Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, 4-5 October 2000 (With Iwan J. Azis).
“Development Planning in Sri Lanka: The Role of Macroeconometric Modelling” paper presented in the conference on Asia, Sri Lanka and the Diaspora 7th Sri Lanka Studies, 3-6 December 1999, Rydges Resort, Eagle Hawk Hill, Canberra, Australia.
“Some Macroeconomic understanding of the Sri Lankan Economy”, Paper present in the International Symposium on Development, Gender and Culture Change: Aspects of Modernisation in Sri Lanka, 12 December 1998, Tokyo, Japan. Organised by InternationalChristianUniversity.
“Modelling of Paddy/Rice Sector of Sri Lanka” Paper presented in the Consultative Technical Meeting on Applications, Issues and Future Prospect of Quantitative Tools in Economic Planning: Asian Experience, 11-13 February 1998, Colombo Sri Lanka. Organised by United Nations Centre for Regional Development and the University of Colombo.
“Macroeconomic Framework for the Sri Lankan Economy: An Econometric Modelling Approach” Paper present in the Global Forum on Regional Development Policy, 1-4 December 1998, Nagoya, Japan. Organised by United Nations Centre for Regional Development and United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs. A summary of this paper is appeared in the UNCRD Proceedings series No. 37 p. 143 July1999.
Speeches/Talks (Selected):
Guest lecture on “Sustainomics as a Framework for Sri Lanka’s Development”, delivered at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, on Thursday, 16 August 2002.
Keynote speech on “Does Sri Lanka have a vision for her development?” delivered at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 03 September 2002. Organised by Japanese Graduates Alumni Association (JAGAAS).
Presentation made (as a resource person) on “Development Challenges in Asia” at the African-Asian Parliamentarians Meeting on Development Co-operation and Partnership at New Otani Hotel, Tokyo, Japan (on 29-30 November 2001).
Presentation made at the Joint LEAD Japan-UNU Training Programme: Global Environmental Governance on “Sustainable Development Framework,” UNU/IAS (24 July 2001).
Talk given on “China’s Sustainable Development Framework” at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, on 23 March 2001.
“Global challenges in the 21st century and the activities of UNU/IAS” talk delivered in a conference held in Hokkaido and organised by the Hokkaido City Government, Japan (9 December 2000).
Professional Membership
Member of Japan Association of Economics and Econometric
Life member of Sri Lanka Association of Economists (SLAE)
Member American Economist Association
Member of East Asian Economists Association