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Study history, study history. In history lies all the secrets of statecraft. -Winston Churchill

 

Education: where do we go from here?:

Restructuring primary education


It appears that knowledge inputs dominate this entire formula. To obtain full benefits of this growth prescription, we have to re-orient our educational system to enhance quality at all educational levels and in certain key areas of knowledge. We have to aim at professional and scientific excellence and proficiency in ICT and English language and promotional activity in research and training. These reforms will necessarily entail a big outlay of public expenditure in eduction. But, there can be no doubt that the benefits expected will far outweigh the cost. It is also vital to secure the active participation of the private sector in this endeavour.

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Back to BASICS

Tick, Tick, Tick


Yes, the clock is ticking. Critical climate change talks that will determine the future of all of us on this planet is to be held just days away in Copenhagen. Climate scientists, anti-global warming activists, environmentalists, leaders of small island nations, sensitized and sensible leaders of nations are all hopeful that consensus will emerge from the talks to help reverse the levels of CO2 emissions to manageable and healthy proportions.

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Let us stand up against child abuse


Just how big is the issue of child abuse in Sri Lanka? Obviously, a topic like this will always be in the shadows and one may have even look at the definition of ‘child abuse’ before giving an answer. But the figures are startling. According to the Head of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA), reports of child abuse and infringements of child rights in Sri Lanka have tremendously increased in the past few years. Another recent report said that over 4000 cases are currently pending in courts for child abuse.

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