• Factors Affecting People’s Participation in Home Composting in Moratuwa and Kaduwela Municipalities in Western Province of Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study 

  Fernando, R.L.S. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Home composting is considered an effective method in solid waste management as composting reduces the amount of solid waste in the place of generation itself. However, many people are reluctant to adopt home composting for ...
• Enhancing Rural Women Empowerment in Sri Lanka 

  Wijewardhana, B. V. N.; Dias, M. M. M. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Economic empowerment of rural women is a critical component and a shared goal in all societies. Moreover, it is fundamental to the sustainable socio-economic development of entire countries in the overall process of realizing ...
• Respectful Conduct in Public School Community in Sri Lanka: Exploring the Policy and Program Framework 

  Chandrasekaram, V. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  In organizational development literature, ‘Respectful conduct’ refers to acceptable standards of behavior rejecting violence, discrimination, bullying, or harassment. In a workplace setting, respectful conduct is ensured ...
• Managing Ghost Workers Fraud on Payroll in Tanzania: A Conceptual Framework 

  Tefurukwa, O.W. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  Tanzania has made several reforms to improve public service since independence in 1961. One of the major concerns has been to wipe out ghost workers on the payroll. The efforts would improve public service and avoid ...
• Changing Dynamics of Gender Inequality in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic in India 

  Brahmachari, D. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  With the second-largest nation in terms of population, India has been one of the most affected countries by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the repercussions of the ongoing pandemic can be noticed in terms of the widened ...
• The Impact of Job Enrichment on Job Satisfaction of Local Government Workers in Temeke Municipal Council of Tanzania 

  Lameck, W.U. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  This study examines the impact of job enrichment on employee job satisfaction of local government workers in Tanzania. Specifically, the study examines how job characteristics, job meaningfulness, job responsibilities, and ...
• The Role of the Judiciary in Promoting Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka 

  Konasinghe, K. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021)

  The concept of sustainable development, which recognises the need of utilizing the resources by the present generation, without compromising with the needs of the future generations is accepted as an approach which can ...
• Participation of People with Disabilities in SMEs Development in Tanzania: Policy Review 

  Lameck, W.U. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2020)

  This paper concerns people with disabilities (PWD) and their participation in Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Tanzania. The literature on people with disability has now concluded that evolving (PWD)s in Small ...
• Social Accountability in MGNREGA: Institutionalised Social Audit in United Andhra Pradesh of India 

  Dhaktode, N.; Kumar, A. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2020)

  The study examines key issues that occur in the implementation of public policy and the role of social audit to curb those. Corruption is one of the serious issues in South Asia, especially in India. It has become everyday ...
• ICT Applications in Disaster Resilience in a Smart City in Colombo Area of Sri Lanka 

  Kularathna, E.A.I.; Geethamali, H.D.M.K. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2020)
• Judicial Accountability in India: Issues and Challenges 

  Rangaswamy, D. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2020)

  The proper administration of justice system being an intrinsic value of rule of law and constitutional governance fundamentally lies with judicial accountability. Though the Indian constitutional jurisprudence is considerably ...
• What Matters Poverty? An Explanatory Study Based on Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat (DS) in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka 

  Fernando, R.L.S.; Gunasekara, H.O.C. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2020)

  Poverty is still evident in Sri Lanka with regional disparities. Monaragala is one of the poorest districts for over many years and Siyambalanduwa is the poorest Divisional Secretariat in the district. Even though the ...
• Cultural Control Systems in the Context of New Public Management: An In-depth Case Study of an Australian Public Sector Organization 

  Chowdhury, A.; Shil, N.C. (Research Center for Governance and Public Policy Department of Public Administration, 2020)

  The main purpose of this study is to explore cultural control systems in the context of New Public Management (NPM) initiatives in Australia. A Government Department in the Australian Capital Territory was selected for the ...
• A Book Review: Leadershift; The Eleven Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace by John C. Maxwell 

  Magbadelo, J.O (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2019)
• School Dropout among Young Girls in the Estate Sector in Matale District of Sri Lanka 

  Senavirathna, R.M.N.N; Senevirathne, R.M.N.S (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2019)

  A better education system ensures inclusive, equitable and affordable learning opportunities. Access to an education system is a fundamental right of a human being. Even though, Sri Lanka records a significance literacy ...
• Community Perception on Government Responses to Ensure Human Security in Rural Sri Lanka: A Case Study Based on Two Villages in Anuradhapura District 

  Abeywardana, T (2019)

  Poor governance creates many problems to human lives. People’s awareness on public policies is important as knowledge, failure of addressing public issues implies the failure of public policy. The objective of the study ...
• New Economic Strategies to Leave No One Behind: A Case Based on Himachal Pradesh of India 

  Mahajan, S.K; Mahajan, A.P (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2019)

  The tag line of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to ‘leave no one behind’. The basic thrust and need today is, if not eradicate, then at least take steps to alleviate poverty. The common goals given by the ...
• Effectiveness and Challenges of Green Environmental Planning in Apparel Companies of Sri Lanka 

  Abeyrathna, A.W.G.N.M (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2019)

  Globalization has made people deviate from the natural environment day by day, and it has also increased global warming with consequences for both the living and non-living environment. To address this issue, organizations ...
• Community Participation Cum Social Assessment of Clean India Program and Sustainable Development Goals: A Study Based on Amritsar District in India’s Punjab 

  Kumar, R (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2019)

  A massive campaign, ‘Clean India Program’ ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ (SBM), a national flagship program of India’s federal government is underway since October 02, 2004 and it is to be accomplished by 2019. India is faced with ...
• Access to Water for All: A Case of Dhaka of Bangladesh 

  Begum, M (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 2019)

  Water is literally the essence of life, and unsafe water is a threat to human lives. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, which has nearly 20 million residents who ...

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