Basic Information
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Company
Network in Action (Pvt) Ltd -
What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
My "why" is rooted in a deep belief that sustainable growth happens when communities unite to uplift one another. After decades of working in international development and humanitarian sectors, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful connections, shared knowledge, and collaboration can transform lives and businesses. Through the NIA platform, I’m driven to create a vibrant network in Sri Lanka where business owners don't compete in isolation, but grow together, supporting one another, exchanging opportunities, and building long-term value. I do what I do because I believe in empowering others to succeed and in the strength of community-driven progress. -
Unique Selling Proposition
1. Community-Focused & Relationship-Driven
We build trusted relationships—not just contacts—among Sri Lankan business owners and professionals. The focus is on collaboration over competition, leading to genuine referrals and long-term partnerships.
2. Professionally Facilitated Meetings
NIA groups are led by trained facilitators who keep meetings productive, engaging, and strategically focused—saving members time and ensuring every session adds value.
3. Technology-Enabled 24/7 Connectivity
With NIA’s app and online tools, members can connect, refer, and grow their businesses any time, beyond the monthly meetings, making networking more efficient and accessible.
4. Results-Oriented Referral Culture
We focus on measurable outcomes—referrals, collaborations, and revenue growth. Our success is based on helping members grow their businesses consistently.
5. Sri Lanka-Centric with Global Reach
NIA Sri Lanka bridges local businesses with global referral and partnership opportunities, creating a platform that blends local trust with international access.
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About me
My name is Jayathas Kamalanathan, and I serve as the Director and Partner for Network in Action (NIA) in Sri Lanka. With over 24 years of experience as an international development and humanitarian practitioner, I have led strategic initiatives across Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, and Central Asia—focusing on economic development, community resilience, and social impact through multimillion-dollar programs and public-private partnerships.
In addition to my development work, I am also the founder of Grace (Pvt) Ltd, a tourism and homestay business based in Batticaloa, which reflects my commitment to grassroots entrepreneurship and local economic growth.
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Profession
International Development -
Title
International Development Professional -
Hobbies and interest
Reading Articles and biographies
Contact Information
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City / Town
Batticaloa, -
State
Batticaloa -
Zip
30000 -
Country
Sri Lanka -
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayathas/
Education
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College / University
Bachelor of Science, MA in Development Studies and Public Policy, MBA in Human Resources Management, Open University of Sri Lanka, Eastern University of Sri lanka -
Graduation Year
1999, 2014 and 2022