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  • Service delivery issues discussed at Yakkalamulla PS

    Service delivery issues discussed at Yakkalamulla PS

    TISL conducted a two-day workshop for all the staff members of the Yakkalamulla Pradeshiya Saba (PS) in Galle District to identify the present shortcomings and propose remedial action to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the PS. The programme held in auditorium of the Yakkalamulla PS was organized in response to a request made by [...]

  • TISL facilitates Development Plan of rural PS

    TISL facilitates Development Plan of rural PS

    At a workshop facilitated by TISL, the second phase of the four-year development plan of the Rideemaliyadda Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) in the Badulla District was discussed this week. Former Chief Secretary- Sabaragamuwa and Secretary to the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Piyasena Ranasinghe and Consultant to the SLIG R.M.Rathnayake guided the process. Participants included the [...]

  • Need for good governance stressed by Galle District Secretary

    Need for good governance stressed by Galle District Secretary

    “The lack of proper and good governance in a country leads to social and economic problems. Law and order fail and human rights are violated. Social injustice prevails.” So said the acting District Secretary – Galle, Bandula Harischandra at the launch of TISL publication ‘Handbook of Local Governance’ at the Yakkalamulla Pradesheeya Sabha PS) on [...]

  • TISL commemorates UN Anti-Corruption Day

    TISL commemorates UN Anti-Corruption Day

    A representative gathering was present at the TISL National Integrity Award (NIA) presentation held at Mihilaka Medura – BMICH on 9 December – UN Anti-Corruption Day.   Welcoming those present, TISL Executive Director, Dr Wijaya Jayatilaka said that everyone’s presence inspires TISL team and many thousands of others associated with the NIA program where the [...]

  • Sambhashana (more)

  • 'How urgent are Urgent Bills?'

    ‘How urgent are Urgent Bills?’

    One hundred and twenty eight Acts of Parliament have been passed as urgent bills since 1978. This was revealed by former Secretary General of Parliament, Ms Priyani Wijesekera at TISL’s Sambhashana programme, ‘How urgent are Urgent Bills’ held on 29

    December 2, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Assets law must be strengthened

    Assets law must be strengthened

    The need for the legislation on the declaration of assets and liabilities to be more strengthened and effectively implemented was stressed by the panelists who participated in the Sambhashana discussion organised by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL). It was also

    November 14, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Members who have not declared their assets to be exposed

    Members who have not declared their assets to be exposed

    Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has decided to expose and make public the names of the elected candidates at the October 8 local elections and have not declared their assets. The names will be published and later on the list will

    November 1, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • TISL panellists insist present local governance system must change

    TISL panellists insist present local governance system must change

    “Today local government elections are fought just like a major election. Political parties enter the fray and large amounts of money are spent. Elections are a big business today. “Sri Lanka’s local elections have had a cherished history. Prior to

    October 3, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • 'Sambhashana'- an outreach programme launched

    ‘Sambhashana’- an outreach programme launched

    A fortnightly program titled ‘Sambhashana’ presented by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) aimed at stimulating public discussion on vital issues of governance and anti corruption was launched at TISL office in Colombo on 08th September 2011.

    September 14, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Publications (more)

  • Handbook on Local Governance launched

    Handbook on Local Governance launched

    TISL launched the Handbook on Local Governance outlining the services provided by local government institutions in Sri Lanka on 12th January at the Yakkalamulla Pradesheeya Sabha – Galle District – auditorium. Titled ‘Pradeshiya Yahapalanaya’ it comprises information in Sinhala to

    January 13, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

  • TISL releases National Integrity System Assessment 2010

    TISL releases National Integrity System Assessment 2010

    The ‘National Integrity System (NIS) study 2010, a comprehensive assessment of the legal basis for and actual practice of functioning of Sri Lanka’s key institutions responsible for preventing and curbing corruption – has just been released by Transparency International Sri

    October 31, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Other Recent Articles

  • Examinations Department should pass the Integrity Test

    Examinations Department should pass the Integrity Test

    Basic Questions to Answer In the late 1970s, a Deputy Commissioner of Examinations was prosecuted for interfering with the results of a son of a Minister and a son of a school principal. He was jailed. It was possible to prosecute him because the then Commissioner got wind of this illegal activity and moved for [...]

    January 23, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Bribery Commission gets 1,637 complaints, probes 641 in 2010

    Bribery Commission gets 1,637 complaints, probes 641 in 2010

    The Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) had received 1,637complaints during the year 2010 and only 641 of them had been investigated, a document tabled in Parliament said yesterday. The document tabled by Chief Government Whip Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in response to a question raised by UNP Colombo [...]

    January 19, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post