APNC 41023 Sri Lankan Planning Process and Practices
Objectives
- To introduce the existing planning system in Sri Lanka
- To provide a broader understanding of the institutional framework at various
levels in Sri Lanka
- To introduce the spatial planning policies relevant to the 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 at the end
of the semester
- 40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing,
individual and group, and presentation, field-based assessment
Objectives
- To introduce the existing planning system in Sri Lanka
- To provide a broader understanding of the institutional framework at various
levels in Sri Lanka
- To introduce the spatial planning policies relevant to the 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 at the end
of the semester
- 40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing,
individual and group, and presentation, field-based assessment
- Teacher: Kabilan Suntharamoorthy
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 the end of the semester
- 40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing, individual and group, and presentation, field-based assessment
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 the end of the semester
- 40% will be given for in-course assessments which include tutorial writing, individual and group, and presentation, field-based assessment
- Teacher: Kabilan Suntharamoorthy
- Teacher: Kabilan Suntharamoorthy