?The project on the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf (DECOM) as provided in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was  initiated as far back as 1999 by Sri Lanka and completed in 2009.

?The new government of President Sirisena in their 100-day programme talks of creating a strategy to overcome the unemployment problem that affects our young people by putting in place a million jobs programme for local and foreign employment and for

?We, women in Asia, know from our childhood that women are expected to give of themselves, coexist in harmony and often without being prompted, to be the first to give priority to the needs of others – later these become staples...

Concern had been expressed by some, a few years ago, in regard to a government decision at that time, to diversify some of the rubber lands in Ratnapura, Kegalle and Kalutara and some other wet zone districts to oil palm cultivation despite the very

?During the half way mark on a recent flight from Colombo to Jaffna on Helitours, the passengers were given a packet of wet wipes (refresher tissues) along with the snack box.

?The debate on speculation, manipulation and regulation/enforcement in equity markets is on-going. Hence, it is timely to pave the way to a discussion on the aforementioned. 

?In your current leadership role, have you thought about how you’d like to be remembered once you move on to your next challenge? What is the legacy you will leave behind? Will it what you wanted, something to be proud of, or was it disappointi

?High-quality infrastructure from reliable power and water supplies to well-built roads and airports is central to a country’s development.  It is also essential for everyday life, along with access to education, health services and jobs.

?It is well known in the rubber industry that the yield productivity in the early years of tapping on the first renewed panel, on completion of 10 years tapping of basal virgin panels, is poor and generally much lower than the average yield productiv

?With their wide geographical spread within a country as well as their wide sectoral coverage, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often an important source of inclusive economic growth and job creation.

?Leadership - Trait Theory is based on the presumption that there are specific virtues a leader must have. These are usually inborn traits that take control and guide situations. 

Fifty one days have passed, and 49 remain to fulfill the election promises of the 100-day reform introduced by the newly elected regime in Sri Lanka.  People are questioning the delay in implementing certain key promises, and the ...

?“The setting up of the Securities Council alone will not result in the development of the capital market. The balanced development of the market in the long run would depend on the creation of the right climate, the right inducements and the r

Tuesday, March 3, 2015, environmentalists took to the roads in protest against the Colombo Port City Project. One of the many projects of the Rajapaksa government and the one that has been used freely by President Sirisena’s election campaign d

Trait theory highlights the notion that traits refer to stable or consistent patterns of behavior relatively immune to situational contingencies...

We are continuing with the detailed exploration of the six steps to making effective decisions.

Sri Lanka has struggled with engaging its diaspora. The protracted conflict polarized diaspora communities abroad and created negative perceptions at home. Yet, a conference held last week attempted to reverse this. Titled ‘Our Sri Lanka: Engag

The Sirisena presidency and the UNP that championed it have been endorsed by t he ballot with the hope t hat they will take action against the rampant corruption that was felt to be hurting the public welfare under the SLFP-led Rajapaksa presidency.

Trait theory highlights the notion that traits refer to stable or consistent patterns of behavior relatively immune to situational contingencies— individuals with certain traits denoting particular behavioral predispositions would react in simi

At the end of Q2 of 2014, the prices of natural rubber were down by almost 70 percent since the highs of early 2012.The relative price weakness reflects a slowdown in demand in emerging economies, particularly China, as the majority of natural rubber

Over the long run, stocks have beaten the performance of any other major asset class by a wide margin (refer Box 1). Stocks have proved their worth and deserve a prominent place in any long term investment plan, such as a retirement account. Yet as s

We are continuing with the detailed exploration of the six steps to making effective decisions. Last week we examined in depth the second step. How to generate good alternatives. Today, we go one step ahead.

With new technologies emerging and dominating the way organisations and the workforce function, businesses can no longer afford to remain behind the curve. As we receive feedback from customers in Sri Lanka and the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region

Patricia Arquette, who carried away the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress at Oscars this year, took the awards show to a political level when in her acceptance speech, she stressed on the fact that there still was a gap between what men and women

Trait theory is based on the assumption that people inherit certain attributes that make them better suited to lead. A trait is a relatively stable attribute that causes individuals to behave in a certain manner consistently. It suggests that persona

Young men and women are invaluable assets that no country can afford to waste. They bring energy, talent and creativity to the work together with new skills and the motivation that enable companies to grow, innovate and prosper.Meeting the youth relu

?In recent years, Sri Lanka has not been as serious and aggressive about forging trade agreements as many of its competitors. As global agreements like the Doha Development Agenda have stalled, many countries have resorted to signing bilateral and...

Fiscal decentralisation has gained momentum in capitalist and communist/socialist countries (in China, for instance) and in unitary and federal states alike since the last quarter of the twentieth century. 

?Sri Lanka is, slowly but surely, emerging out of vicious civil war that has lasted over twenty-five years (July 1983 – May 2009); armed conflict since 1972; and the conflict per se ever since independence in 1948. 

Last week, we said that there are six steps to making an effective management decision. We explored in detail the first step - creating a constructive environment. This week we explore in detail the second step.