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This introductory course of development economics is for the students, specializing in the sphere of economics. The open university of sri lanka ousl is the premier open and distance learning institution in sri lanka where students can pursue their studies through open and distance learning odl methodologies. Msc development economics and policy the university of. We offer nearly free courses across 8 different subject areas. Since it is inception, the department of ced has been offering one undergraduate programme which is bachelor of community economic development bced and one postgraduate.
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