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''Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Academic Non-Fiction, Sri Lankan Politics, Development Studies, Political Science.

Book Review:
''''Devolution and Development in Sri Lanka'''' is a crucial academic contribution for anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between governance, conflict resolution, and economic progress in Sri Lanka. Edited by the renowned scholar Sunil Bastian, this collection brings together some of the island's foremost thinkers on politics and development. The essays move beyond simplistic theories, offering grounded analyses of how power-sharing mechanisms (devolution) can be more than just a political solution to ethnic strife, but a potential catalyst for equitable development across all regions. While academically rigorous, the writing is accessible to policymakers, students, and informed readers interested in Sri Lanka's future. The book does not offer easy answers but provides the essential framework to ask the right questions about state structure, resource distribution, and inclusive growth. A must-read in post-war Sri Lankan political discourse.''