Improving Relevance and Quality of Undergraduate Education in Sri Lanka: the need for a change in public funding strategy Online publication date: Sun, 02-Mar-2008
by Pradeep Randiwela, Siriyama Kanthi Herath
International Journal of Innovation and Learning (IJIL), Vol. 5, No. 3, 2008
Abstract: This article discusses the importance of improving relevance and quality of higher education in Sri Lanka. Undergraduate education should be directed towards the needs of the country. Graduate unemployment is an issue in Sri Lanka, which needs urgent remedial actions. This paper also reviews the main features of the funding mechanism in Sri Lanka and identifies issues of concern in funding strategy in Sri Lanka. This is an opportune moment to assess the extent to which Sri Lanka should and can reform its funding strategies for higher education and there are many lessons to be learned from international practice.
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