Decentralization and Development of Sri Lanka Within a Unitary State
Decentralization and Development of Sri Lanka Within a Unitary State

Author: N.S. Cooray

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9811042594

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This comprehensive volume provides uniquely diverse insights into various aspects of decentralization and development from both developed and developing countries, with special reference to Sri Lanka. For a quarter century, Sri Lanka was battered by its prolonged civil war, which ended in 2009, but has now achieved relative peace and stability. Having developed rapidly, Sri Lanka offers a classic example for developing countries. There is, however, a strong need, particularly in the context of postwar conflict, to formulate policies for reconciliation, peace building, and development at all levels—local, provincial, and national. Decentralization itself is not a new subject; however, how to devolve power to local administrative levels within a unitary system and how to link the devolved power to make local administrative systems more conducive to development and provide better services for citizens are challenging tasks in many countries. Taking into account the developmental, governance, and conciliatory needs and the sensitivity of central–local relations, this volume critically examines the local government systems in Sri Lanka. It also proposes a viable, effective and autonomous local-level administrative unit based, which draws on experiences from Japan and other countries, and identifies the role and functions of such a unit. The book presents commissioned papers from a three-year research project undertaken by internationally respected experts with financial support by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) under a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research.

Decentralisation and Effective Management
Decentralisation and Effective Management

Author: Dr. T. Krishnamohan

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 7

ISBN-13:

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The most of the community-based development activities are carried out through agencies of the central government and provincial councils in the Sri Lanka. Theoretically, the local authorities are considered to be the third branch in the administrative structure. If the third branch administrative structure is weak in resources, it is not effective in the management and does not play an outstanding role in the mainstream of administration and development. Although outdated the local framework on local authorities is broad, local authorities are at crossroads at present. Therefore, it needs strength and vigour to function as a dynamic system of local governance. But the existing system of local authorities in the Sri Lanka is not recognised as a decentralised community development units, which can play a vital role coordinating and administrative to development activities at community level. The local authorities are left with residual activities providing comfort and convenience to the community in regard to public health, scavenging, public utility services and local thoroughfares. The community-based activities of the local authorities in the Sri Lanka can be classified into three broad functional areas, namely, public health and environmental sanitation, public thoroughfares and public utility services. In general, the above functions are common to the three types of local authorities' namely municipal, urban council and pradeshiya sabhas in the Sri Lanka. The activities are designed to promote the welfare and comfort of the citizens through various services and amenities.

Legislators And Representation In Sri Lanka
Legislators And Representation In Sri Lanka

Author: Robert C. Oberst

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-03

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 0429711530

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Focusing on the work of Sri Lankan legislators, this book offers a model of representation in examining parliamentary systems, especially those found in the Third World. It explores an important part of legislators' responsibilities as the country seeks to decentralize its development planning.

NGO Politics in Sri Lanka
NGO Politics in Sri Lanka

Author: Indi Ruwangi Akurugoda

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 2018-08-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783319864341

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This book examines how and why local communities have been neglected in development initiatives in South Asia, focusing on Sri Lanka, and assesses the significant support from NGOs in increasing the capacity of local government and in promoting local development. Based on research in the southern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, this project analyses the views of national, provincial and local level political representatives, administrative officials, and NGO officials.

The Local Government System in Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Local Government System in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Author: Dr. T. Krishnamohan

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13:

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Implementation of local self-government, centered on the regency or the level of the city, should emphasize democratic principles, public participation, equality and justice, and pay attention to local and to diversity. Through the implementation of local self-government, local development should be more efficient and effective. Local government is seen to be more familiar with the real situation and problems faced by its people and with appropriate programs and policies. This differs from what happened in the past when the local government was only the executor of the programs prepared by the central government. This paradigm shift has spurred dynamic change for both the government and the public. If central and local governments are supposed to be more democratic and responsive to local needs, citizens must simultaneously be made aware of their rights and responsibilities, be willing to participate actively in the organization of public affairs and have the capacity to have a with government and other public institutions. The local government system in Sri Lanka has long been well established. However, due to operational needs, local governments rely heavily on provincial and central government councils, through cadres, finance and legal provisions to take action against the local government. Despite these facts, one important characteristic remains evident: the democratic nature of elections in local communities. Attempts to strengthen local government administration will depend on the availability of resources to improve planning skills within local authorities, strengthening their organizational structure, steering networks, procedures and resource development Human resources; Level and improve income generation to make local communities more self-sufficient.