Abstract

This study examines political impact on brain drain in Sri Lanka. In the current situation of Sri Lanka, brain drain has become a significant concern, as many doctors, engineers, teachers, IT instructors, scientists, professors and academics, health officers and other skilled workers leave the country every year. The research problem is, why does political influence causes brain drain in Sri Lanka. The main purpose of this writing research paper, critically examine how does political influence causes brain drain? In additional sub purposes are, to understand how political interference affects employment, promotions and transfers in Sri Lanka, to examine why educated and skilled people feel frustrated and leave the country, to suggest simple solutions to reduce political influence in employment and to find ways how to create supportive work environment for skilled professionals. The writing of this article uses qualitative method. Under the qualitative method using literature resources for this. Specially analysis technique based on previous researchers’ findings. Through this study, appointment given based on political patronage without transparency, not receiving jobs and salaries that match one’s qualifications, more pressures on politicians during official work and bankruptcy of the state, these findings can be identified regarding why does political influence causes brain drain in Sri Lanka.