Asanka de Mel's Speech to Sri Lanka from 2048, launching January 2025, presents a fictional yet insightful vision of Sri Lanka in 2048. The book blends speculative fiction with socio-political commentary, outlining the nation's potential transformation into a global hub for innovation and sustainability.
It details key milestones and strategies leading to this future, offering a roadmap for achieving national progress and environmental harmony. Intended for a broad audience, the book aims to inspire critical thinking about Sri Lanka's future and encourage active participation in shaping its destiny.
Read an Excerpt
‘This is the new Colombo. I could see the change as I was coming here on Marine Drive, past the beachfront homes of millionaire’s row in Dehiwala and Wellawatta, past the Golden Mile entertainment district between what used to be Bambalapitiya and Colpetty railway stations—I see a theme park with rides that skim the ocean waves. I see cafes and bars, a carnival, a docked Princess Cruises ship full of holidaymakers, and the Rio ice cream shop still going strong. As we turn north past the tan, marble façade of the American embassy, past Temple Trees, past the stately Galle Face Hotel, I could see the tip of the giant ferris wheel, nicknamed Colombo Eye after its cousin in London hovering alongside Beira Lake... '
What People Are Saying
“Asanka’s de Mel’s A Speech to Sri Lanka from 2048 is a powerful wake-up call to all Sri Lankans. Charged with deep emotion, profound historical insights, and an urgent call to action, this book is impossible to ignore.”
— Ms. Angeline Ondatje
Executive Director at Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC
“ Asanka's futuristic novella reduced me to tears. It makes the impossible seem possible. This, my country, is a must read. It is centred around a simple Utopian vision of Sri Lanka increasing per capita income tenfold by 2048. Think big. Think positive. That's his mantra.”
— Shehara de Silva
Managing Director McLarens Group of Companies
“2048 paints a compelling vision of Sri Lanka's future, one where hope and possibility flourish. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative transports readers to a transformed nation that feels startlingly real. The author's masterful worldbuilding shows how today's challenges could evolve into tomorrow's triumphs, inspiring young Sri Lankans to see themselves as architects of this brighter future. ”
—James Breiding
The author of Swiss Made: The Untold Story behind Switzerland's Success
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