Third World to First World: is it possible?
What was the major difference between a developed
and under-developed country that inhibits progress? The question was
of vital concern to many organizations and governments, who over
many years have donated and invested huge amounts of money in an
attempt to close the gap.
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Charles Henry de Soysa - embodiment of humanity
Well over a hundred years ago, Sri Lanka (then
known as Ceylon), lost one of her greatest sons. He was a paragon of
humankind, a peerless philanthropist and a prince of patriots. He
was such a high-souled being that "time has only brightened a halo
of reverence" around him.
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Pursuing academic excellence
Having served on the Board of Governors of
Trinity College for the last couple of years, I was sorry to have
missed their Prize Giving twice, so I made a special effort to get
there this year, in the midst of more extended travels.
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