A collation of Seminar Reports from the Inter University Debate Series Programme 2006

A brief reader-friendly analysis of the Buddhist approach to conflict resolution, tolerance and ethnic harmony from ancient times.

1. ?Goals, Nature, and Ethics of Local Governance? by Mr Dhamma Dissanayeka( Senior Lecturer University of Colombo)
2. “Local Authority Elections and the Rights of Voters? by Mr S.G. Punchihewa , Attorney at Law & Author
3. ?the Role and Responsibilities of Local Government Members? by Mr S.G. Punchihewa
4. ?The Origin and Development of Local Government Authorities in Sri Lanka? By Dr Veliathamby Ameerdeen(Senior Lecturer University of Peradeniya .)
5. ?LOCAL AUTHORITIY REGULATIONS? Mr S.G Punchihewa
6. ?Local Authorities and Your Right to Information? Mr Sunanda Deshapriya , leading journalist and convener Free Media Movement

A series of background articles on Governance to complement the TALG programe, written by experts in the areas covered

This publication addresses the issue of the human rights regime in Sri Lanka in the light of the Krishanthy Kumaraswamy and Embilipitiya cases. Both have been heralded as landmark cases in holding members of the armed forces accountable for human rights violations. The publication highlights the issue of relative impunity for security force personnel with regard to human rights violations this goes to the heart of democratic governance and nation building. It impacts directly on the legitimacy of the state and its ability to perform the vital role in healing and reconciling the divisions that have plagued Sri Lanka over the last two decades. This publication is edited by Lionel Guruge and is published in Sinhala.

Following on the successful completion of the Inter Student Exchange Series Programme 2006 this colorful, souvenir collection of Camp reports, collates experiences, speeches highlights , student views and writings in a celebration of the Camp spirit of appreciation of diversity and ethnic harmony.

A periodical publication sharing lessons learned from the Transparent Accountable Local Governance (TALG) Programme containing topical articles on Local Governance and Local Authorities in regions covered.

SABHA – the Local Government Magazine
SABHA – the Local Government Magazine

Report of the Transparent Accountable Local Governance Programme sharing lessons learned on the Project.