Exceed traditional boundaries when need arises - Keheliya

Disna Mudalige

Timely changes are required by the administrative structure of the country to enhance efficiency and productivity, Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Addressing the inauguration of the second workshop under the 'Public Sector Linkages Programme' conducted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) at the SLIDA premises on Tuesday, the minister said there should be better coordination among public institutions to provide their much needed contribution for the accelerated development drive of the country after the end of war.

He said officials should not be afraid to exceed their traditional boundaries when necessary to provide a fruitful service to the public and to take effective action during a problem.

The minister said public institutions should also build a good coordination with the political leadership.

The SLIDA programme aims to improve horizontal coordination in divisional level institutions and leadership development.

It organised a series of residential training workshops for this purpose.

The first workshop was organised for public sector employees in Biyagama Divisional Secretariat, while the second workshop was organised for public sector employees in the Kundasale Divisional Secretariat Division.

The SLIDA conducts this programme in collaboration with the Monash University in Australia with the funding of the AusAID. SLIDA Director Keerthi Wijeyaratne also spoke.