Samadhi joined LIRNEasia in February 2026 as a Communications Intern, where she contributes to the organization’s efforts to translate research into actionable insights and amplify evidence-based policy discussions across the Asia-Pacific region. She supports content development, knowledge dissemination, and digital communications, helping LIRNEasia reach diverse audiences effectively.
Prior to joining LIRNEasia, she was actively involved in media literacy, fact-checking, and youth-led civic initiatives. She has coordinated programs aimed at countering misinformation, promoting responsible media engagement, and fostering informed public participation. Her experience combines research support, content strategy, and digital communications, reflecting a keen interest in the intersection of technology, governance, and society.
Samadhi has conducted research on digitalized policy formulation and digital diplomacy in Sri Lanka, demonstrating her commitment to understanding how technology and policy shape social and civic systems.
She holds a Diploma in International Relations and a Diploma in Software Engineering and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Political Science, as well as a degree in English Language and Linguistics, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia: South Korea Country Report
This report on data protection in South Korea is part of the “Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia” (D4DAsia) project, which aims, inter alia, to create and mobilize new knowledge about the tensions, gaps, and evolution of the data governance ecosystem, taking into account both formal and informal policies and practices...
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Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia: Nepal Country Report
This report on data governance in Nepal is part of the “Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia” (D4DAsia) project, which aims, inter alia, to create and mobilize new knowledge about the tensions, gaps, and evolution of the data governance ecosystem, taking into account both formal and informal policies and practices...
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Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia: India Country Report
This report on data governance in India is part of the “Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia” (D4DAsia) project, which aims, inter alia, to create and mobilize new knowledge about the tensions, gaps, and evolution of the data governance ecosystem, taking into account both formal and informal policies and practices...
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Empowering Children Against Misinformation: A Review of MIL Interventions in Sri Lanka
After three years of collaborative research and engagement, the ‘Resisting Information Disorders in the Global South’ project has culminated in the publication of the report ‘Information Disorder and Resilience in the Global South: Structural Drivers, Governance, Media Literacy, and Fact-Checking...
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