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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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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