Prof. H.A de S. Gunasekera Memorial Oration is conducted by the department each year, in remembrance of the outstanding contributions made by Prof. H.A. de S. Gunasekara, the former Professor of Economics and Head of the Department of Economics of the then University of Ceylon. He succeeded Prof. Das Gupta to become the second occupant (and the first Sri Lankan occupant) of the Economics Chair in 1961. He also served as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Peradeniya (1963-1969) and later on as Secretary, Ministry of Planning (1970-1977) under Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike. He was a much respected academic and public servant. A large number of his students have made outstanding contributions to both academic and public life in Sri Lanka and overseas. The reputed economists in Sri Lanka and abroad are invited to deliver speeches at this ceremonial occasion.
The oration was successfully held in 2018 with a valuable speech delivered by the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. W.A. Wijewardena.
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