The Research Wing of the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy (BALPP) conducted a one-day workshop on “Research Methodology for Public Policy” on the 26th of September 2025, bringing together participants seeking to strengthen their understanding of evidence-based policy development. The workshop was designed to introduce the fundamentals of policy research, equipping participants with the analytical and methodological tools necessary to inform effective policymaking.

The sessions featured a panel of distinguished resource persons — Mr. Mohamed Faslan, Mr. Shakthi De Silva, and Ms. Gayani Hurulle — who delivered lectures and interactive presentations covering core principles of research design, data interpretation, and the relationship between research and policy outcomes. Their insights offered participants a practical foundation for understanding how empirical evidence can guide decision-making in the public sector.

Representing the Marga Institute, Ms. Niruni de Mel conducted a session on developing a Public Policy Toolkit, offering a simplified framework to support researchers and practitioners in designing, executing, and communicating policy studies more effectively. Her presentation emphasized practical approaches to translating research findings into actionable public policy recommendations.

Through this initiative, BALPP’s Research Wing continues to foster a research-driven policy culture in Sri Lanka; encouraging public sector professionals, academics, and emerging policy thinkers to adopt rigorous, evidence-based methods in addressing the nation’s governance challenges.