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Govt. should monitor funds of NGOs: Minister

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DailyMirror

The government must create a surveillance mechanism to monitor programmes and source of funds of NGOs to ensure transparency in their activities Cabinet spokesman, Export Development and International Trade Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said yesterday.

“Government has information to the effect that many local NGOs and INGOs have been involved in domestic politics and other scrupulous acts violating the country’s law. Therefore, a monitoring system for the NGOs is essential,” Prof. Peiris emphasised.

The government is aware that the NGOs continue to receive  a huge amount of funds from various foreign sources. But whether these NGOs use those funds for their declared work programmes is the  question.

“The government never intends to weaken NGOs or block their sources of funds. But there must be some transparency in their activities and the manner in which they utilize their funds. The government cannot let NGOs involve in politics or engage in activities that are detrimental to the interests of the country,” Prof. Peiris added.

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