Disseration

Local Good Governance for Development

APNC 41053 Local Good Governance for Development

Objectives

·         To introduce the concept of local good governance

·         To explain the need for good governance for sustainable spatial development

·         To provide a framework on the pillars of good governance

·         To explain the strategies to develop an effective local governance

Course Contents

  1. Introduction to the concepts of Governance, Good Governance, Local Good Governance
  2. Principles of Governance, Good Governance, Local Good Governance
  3. Urban and Rural Local Good Governance
  4. Dimensions of local good governance; Sustainability, Subsidiary, Equity, Efficiency, Transparency, Participatory Democracy, Inclusiveness, Civic engagement, Accountability, Citizenship, Security
  5. Decentralization and Autonomy for Local Good Governance
  6. E – Governance
  7. Capacity development for Good Governance

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Lecture presentation
  • Professional discussion
  • Question and answer methods
  • Case studies

 

Assessment Methods

60% marks will be given for semester examination which will be held in end of the semester

40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing, individual and group and presentation, field based assessment

Sri Lankan Planning Process and Practices

APNC 41023 Sri Lankan Planning Process and Practice

Objectives

·         To introduce the existing planning system in Sri Lanka

·         To provide a broader understanding on institutional framework at various levels in Sri Lanka

·         To introduce the spatial planning policies relevant to national, regional and local level in Sri Lanka

·         To introduce the planning process adopted at various levels for planning preparation

·         To explain the system of local governance in place for development and service management

Course Contents

  1. Introduction to Sri Lankan government system
  2. Introduction to Sri Lankan government structure
  3. Introduction to Planning System of Sri Lanka
  4. Principal Planning Institutions in Sri Lanka
  5. Planning Policies and processes at National, Regional and Local levels
  6. Public finance and budgeting process in Sri Lanka
  7. Planning practice in Sri Lanka

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Lecture presentation
  • Professional discussion
  • Question and answer methods
  • Case studies

Assessment Methods 

60% marks will be given for semester examination which will be held in end of the semester

40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing, individual and group and presentation, field based assessment