Namini Wijedasa

Award-winning professional reporter and editor with over 26 years of fulltime journalism in global and local media. Long-time stringer for The Economist and NHK Japan Broadcasting. In-depth understanding of international media perspectives and requirements. Efficient management of global reporting teams. Skilled in investigations, including complex international collaborations involving analysis of voluminous data leaks, information sharing, coordinating time zones and compelling writing. Wide experience in cultivating sources, identifying, and pitching as well as distilling knotty stories into simple formats. Able to conduct political analysis and make forecasts. Equally competent in breaking news and developing stories. Strong commitment to identifying and nurturing individual talent.