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  • A better service assured after TISL training

    A better service assured after TISL training

    Grama Niladari officers in two divisions recently assured to deliver their services in a more accountable manner and keep the public well informed of these services. The assurance was given by these officers from Ambalangoda and Wariyapola when Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) conducted two separate training programmes on a more accountable public service. The [...]

  • MPs accept the need to combat corruption

    MPs accept the need to combat corruption

    Parliamentarians who responded to the invitation by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) to discuss an action plan to combat corruption in Sri Lanka responded positively that it is a problem that needs to be addressed without delay. Thirty MPs, mainly from the Opposition were present at the roundtable discussion held at Waters’ Edge on 6 [...]

  • MPs to discuss ways to combat corruption

    MPs to discuss ways to combat corruption

    Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has invited Members of Parliament to a discussion on combating corruption in Sri Lanka. TISL hopes that the discussion will provide a forum to exchange ideas and suggestions with a view to arrive at a consensus on a possible action plan to curb corruption, which can be implemented after approval [...]

  • Abolish Executive Presidency Before Next Presidential Election

    Abolish Executive Presidency Before Next Presidential Election

    Head of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ), Ven.Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera,said yesterday if the Executive Presidency is not abolished before the next presidential election a coalition of political parties will select a common candidate to contest the next presidential election. Ven.Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera, called for the abolition of the Executive Presidency during the rule [...]

  • Thousands Parade against Increased Electricity Tariff

    Thousands Parade against Increased Electricity Tariff

    Thousands of Trade Union members, Civil Society members and Political party activist participated in a protest march organised by the People’s Movement against the Increased Electricity Bill (PMAIEB). The protest march was commenced from Campbell Park, Borella at 2.30pm and reached Fort Railway Station around 5pm. A large crowd flocked to the streets to support [...]

  • TISL led Coalition against Corruption Urged Govt. to Annul the Sampur Project

    TISL led Coalition against Corruption Urged Govt. to Annul the Sampur Project

    The Coalition against Corruption, an affiliate of Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), said that the proposed 500 Megawatt coal fired power plant at Sampur will incur a loss of Rs 763 million per year, once commissioned, according to current prices and each consumer would have to pay Rs 1,525 per year to recover the losses. [...]

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  • Investigations begun against Rs 3,000 Million frauds in NCP

    Investigations begun against Rs 3,000 Million frauds in NCP

    North Central Province Road Development Authority (NCP RDA) has interdicted two of its highest ranking officers and started investigating against allegations of massive corruption prior to the Deyata Kirula exhibition in 2012. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) led Coalition against

    May 10, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

  • People’s forum discusses governance issues

    People’s forum discusses governance issues

    A people’s forum was held recently in Poramba to create a platform for citizens, officials and , Ambalangoda Urban Council members to identify governance issues in the area. Community Based Organisations in Poramba supported TISL in organising the forum where

    April 8, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Senior Journalists Trained on Land Issues

    Senior Journalists Trained on Land Issues

    More than twenty senior journalists attached to National Media Institutes in Colombo underwent training on State Land Rights and Media Responsibilities on Sunday 24th March 2013 at Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. The training workshop was jointly organized by Oxfam

    April 4, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Trade Unionists to develop an action plan to combat corruption

    Trade Unionists to develop an action plan to combat corruption

    Trade Union leaders and activists agreed to develop an action plan to unearth corruption, frauds and malpractices in the public sector in order to mitigate corruption in Sri Lanka. They will not only reveal corruption but also send the information

    April 1, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Youth Integrity Survey discussed

    Youth Integrity Survey discussed

    Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) recently conducted a peer review meeting to discuss findings of the Youth Integrity Survey (YIS) to identify advocacy components before launching it publicly. TISL conducted the Survey to establish baseline facts on the current integrity

    April 1, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post

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  • 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 | 1 comment | View Post