The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy (BALPP) Policy Tribune is dedicated to educating and informing the public on policy-related matters. Launched by BALPP’s Research Wing, the Policy Tribune aims to promote leadership skills, ethical governance, and public policy expertise. The inaugural issue features two policy briefs from leading experts, highlighting key findings and recommendations from original academic research. Additionally, it includes opinion pieces and articles from international policy experts and BALPP staff, addressing gaps in policy-making and implementation.

What’s in this issue of the BALPP Policy Tribune?

– Policy Brief – By Prof. Janendra Costa : Harnessing Emerging Sciences and Technologies for Sri Lanka’s National Development
– Policy Brief – By Dr. Namala Tilekaratna : Access, Opportunity and Social Justice in Secondary Education in Sri Lanka
– Global Perspective –By Dr. Irvin Studin : Politics, Policy, Science, Data & Evidence – Reflections on the Pandemic “Five”
– Global Perspective – By Javed Jabbar : The Leadership Challenge in South Asia – A Perspective from Pakistan
– Policy Perspective – By Shayani Jayasinghe : Managing the Waste Crisis of Sri Lanka: Policy Recommendations and Effective Strategies
– Policy Perspective – By Leya Gyi : Winds of Change in Mannar – Environmental Policy Gone Awry

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