Month: July 2024

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22 July

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES

Dr. Jehan Perera Executive Director – National Peace Council of Sri Lanka Q: In your opinion, what are the most critical issues facing our country in terms of governance? A: The notion that the country…
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22 July

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Sri Lanka has seen a massive talent migration over the last couple of years – one that’s led to an unprecedented brain drain, which is proving to be a challenge for the country’s corporate sector.…
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22 July

UPHOLD THE RULE OF LAW

Carmen Moreno Ambassador – Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Q: What is your take on ‘good governance’ – and how does Sri Lanka measure up to it? A: International…
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22 July

RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS

Prof. Prathiba Mahanamahewa Former Human Rights Commissioner of Sri Lanka Q: How would you define ‘good governance’ – and how does Sri Lanka measure up to it, in your opinion? A: Good governance primarily involves…
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22 July

ADDRESS PERCEPTIONS

Azusa Kubota Resident Representative UNDP in Sri Lanka Q: What are the most critical issues facing Sri Lankan in terms of governance? A: In terms of governance, steps must be taken to rebuild and strengthen…
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22 July

PRIORITISE TRANSPARENCY

Chiyo Kanda Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka – World Bank Q: How would you define ‘good governance’ – and how does Sri Lanka measure up to it, in your opinion? A: Good governance…
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22 July

STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE

Takafumi Kadono Country Director for Sri Lanka Asian Development Bank Q: How would you define ‘good governance’ – and how does Sri Lanka measure up to it, in your opinion? A: While there were external…
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22 July

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

BIDEN SAYS HE WILL END HIS RE-ELECTION BID, ENDORSES HARRIS

Biden, after a five-decade career, faced a reckoning over his age and his ability to defeat Trump. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his party faces a historic effort to replace him. NBC News…
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21 July

EMPOWER THE CITIZENRY

Pulasthi Hewamanna Chairperson – Transparency International Sri Lanka Q: How can Sri Lanka improve transparency and accountability in state institutions? And in your view, who is responsible for ensuring that we do so? A: Economic…
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21 July

IMPLEMENT REFORMS

Arjuna Herath Former Senior Partner and Consulting Leader – EY Sri Lanka and Maldives Q: What are the most critical issues facing our country in terms of governance? A: Currently, lawmaking is heavily influenced by…
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