About Verité Media and Politics

The media division of Verité Research — working towards a Sri Lanka where media is responsible, and the consumer is critical.

Our Journey and Purpose

Established 2016

Verité Media and Politics was established in 2016 with the vision of improving public understanding and access to reliable information, while professionalising the media industry.

We specialise in areas including, but not limited to, media ethics, ownership, polarisation, regulation, and information disorders.

The Verité Media and Politics Team

Researchers and analysts behind Verité Media and Politics’ monitoring platforms
Executive Director Head of Research

Nishan is one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and influential economists, with extensive academic, public policy and private sector experience.

Deputy Director Media and Politics

Deepanjalie has extensive experience in media ethics, media behaviour as well as media and women.

Team Leader Verite Media

Mahoshadi Peiris is the Team Leader of Verité Media, a division of Verité Research.

Programme Lead

Rochel Canagasabey is Programme Lead at Verité Media.