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Discussion on Corruption in the Education Sector
In: Press Release
29 Jun 2009Corruption in the Education Sector is the theme of a discussion organized by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) in connection with the release of a report on the subject. The Report titled ‘Forms and Extent of Corruption in Education in Sri Lanka’ is based on a survey conducted covering contemporary issues including school admissions, teacher appointments and transfers, promotions, quality inputs and other administrative problems.
The discussion will be held on Tuesday, 7th July at Hotel Renuka from 3 – 5 pm. Education experts, Education Ministry officials, representatives of trade unions and media personnel will attend. Professor Amarasiri de Silva
of the Peradeniya University who was the lead researcher, will make a presentation of the key findings.
Those interested in attending the discussion can contact Nauli on 0785 285 296 or email nauli@tisrilanka.org. Since accommodation is limited, seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Focus on Corruption
In: News
29 Jun 2009The President and at least two top government officials referred to politicization and corruption in the state sector at recent seminars.
Politicization of education highlighted
On the eve of the launch of a report on corruption in education in Sri Lanka based on a study carried out by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), President Mahinda Rajapaksa stressed the need to depoliticize the education system and expressed his disappointment over the failure of the education authorities to face the challenges confronted by both teachers and students. He was addressing a gathering of English teachers at the launch of the programme to popularise Spoken English held at Temple Trees recently. Read the rest of this entry »
Our losing battle against Corruption
25 Jun 2009‘Our losing battle against corruption’ is the title of the Editorial in the Island (25 June). It reads:
The main reason why Sri Lanka failed to win her war on terror for nearly three decades was that she never made an attempt to account for terrorist leaders. The military was made to launch much advertised large scale operations scores of miles away from Prabhakaran’s bunker. The country under successive governments naturally suffered more losses than victories. The inevitable outcome was that terrorism thrived and grew resistant to traditional remedies. In the end, the present government decided to go for the terrorist leaders in an all out war and terrorism was eliminated within less than three years.
Workshop in Mawathagama for CBOs
24 Jun 2009
The Capacity Building Unit (CBU) of TISL conducted a one day training programme on Anti Corruption and Good Governance on the theme of “Strengthening Transparency, Integrity and Accountability: Preventing Corruption through Community Participation/Voice”. Leaders of Community Based Organizations (CBO) within the division of Mawathagama Divisional Secretariat took part in this one day programme. Read the rest of this entry »
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) commends the Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs, Hon. Dr Sarath Amunugama on his recent statement that in Sri Lanka the public sector is overflowing with corruption and lack of productivity and that until the elimination of corruption and enhancement of productivity, the country cannot grow and prosper. Read the rest of this entry »
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