Dr. S.R. Sepalika Nayanie Sudasinghe

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1 Dr. S.R. Sepalika Nayanie Sudasinghe 450/2, D.D.Kulathunge Mawatha, Makunbura, Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka. Tel:+94 (0) Dynamic and result-oriented leader/ consultant in development administration with strong academic and professional tract records of 18 years in the public sector. A specialist in public policy management, Sepalika is a proactive and highly professional individual, whose dedication in her work served as an inspiration to her fellow doctoral students (Dr.Ponlapat Buracom, Director, Ph.D. Program in Development Administration on April 25, 2011). A Sri Lankan with superior interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, particularly in using spreadsheets, statistical/econometric software, and database applications, and knowledge in implementing automatic routines. knowledge in Economic Modeling specially Computable General Equilibrium Models and Their Use in Economy-Wide Policy Analysis. Strong in recommending inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area. Ability to integrate procedures, policies, and requirements on seminars, workshops, training programs, and other activities. Excellent oral and written communications skills to work successfully with colleagues and clients. 1

2 Academic Qualifications 2011: Postdoctoral Researcher National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand Ongoing research on Social Services Spending: Special reference to Thailand and Sri Lanka. This research is conducted in a comparative basis focusing the health, education and social welfare sectors of Thailand and Sri Lanka. Focus on the successes and failures of strategies and the lessons to be considered in future policy perspectives. Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area Ph.D. in Development Administration Specialized area: Policy Management National Institute of Development Administration- Thailand Broad Area of Study: Development Administration and Globalization, Organization Analysis and Management, Policy Studies, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Quantitative Research Methods, Policy Implementation and Evaluation, Fiscal and Monetary Policy Analysis and Management, Management Systems and Organization Reforms. Dissertation topic: Analysis of Local Government Expenditures: Reconciling Socio-economic, Political and Governmental Perspectives Masters in Economics- University of Colombo- Sri Lanka Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Development- University of Colombo-Sri Lanka Bachelors Degree in Arts (Hons.): Economics, Sociology and Philosophy. University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka 2

3 Research Interests Research on public policy, fiscal policy from public choice perspective, Social welfare policy. Poverty Research. Strong background in data compilation and analysis, database management, and quantitative economics.(spss, STATA) Using knowledge in Economic Modeling (Models in GAMS): Computable General Equilibrium Models and their use in economy-wide policy analysis Professional Representation Consultant (Present Position) School of Postgraduate Studies ( SPS) Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), (Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs) Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka School Coordinator: School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS), SLIDA. Responsible for conducting educational and training programmes on development administration for new and experienced officers of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service and other parallel services. Responsible to conduct consultancy programmes undertaken by SLIDA. Responsible for curriculum development and conduct research on development aspects. Lecturer in Development Economics, Public Policy Management and Research Methodology at master level. 3

4 Course Convener of the modules on Economic Planning and Development and Research Methodology and Research Work of the Masters in Public Management Programme at SLIDA. Research Examiner of Masters Degree in Public Management programme at SLIDA. Consultant in Development Administration at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration. Visiting Faculty Member and Research Examiner External lecturer/examiner at Ph.D. level at Colombo Campus of the Malaysian university. Management and Science University Malaysia. Worked as a lecturer: Masters in Business Management Programme, at School of Business Administration, National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkok, Thailanad. Course Director / Lecture of the Public Policy Management Module of the Masters in Public Administration / Public Management Programme at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Trained Teacher of English Qualified as a Trained Teacher of English from National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka. Work experience: Joined Teachers Service in 1991 and worked in rural schools and Thurstan College, Colombo as a Trained Teacher of English 4

5 Publications Sudasinghe S.R.S.N. 2005, Socio-economic Aspect of Counselling -Annual publication, Ministry of social services and Social Welfare, Sri Lanka. Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Towards a New Sri Lanka A Policy Framework to Alleviate Poverty, SLIDA Monthly. 22: April Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Microfinance, a Strategy to Alleviate Women Poverty, SLIDA Monthly. 24: June Sudasinghe S.R.S.N The East Asian Miracle: What Caused East Asia s Success? SLIDA Monthly. 25: July Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Impressive Growth towards a New Sri Lanka; SLIDA Monthly. 26: August Sudasinghe S.R.S.N.2007.Tourism Opens the Doors for Women: World Tourism Day: 27 September 2007,SLIDA Monthly. 27: September Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Public Administration Reforms: Changes and Challenges towards a New Sri Lanka. Forthcoming in NIDA Development Journal, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Analysis of Local Government Expenditures: Reconciling Socioeconomic, Political and Governmental Perspectives Forthcoming in NIDA Development Journal, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Enhancing Local Government Services: Perception of Policymakers. Forthcoming in Journal of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand Sudasinghe S.R.S.N There is No One Best Way or One Best Practice. SLIDA news Letter.( June ) Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration, Sri Lanka. 5

6 Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Take off towards the Wander of Asia SLIDA news Letter.( January ) Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration, Sri Lanka. Papers Presented Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Landownership and Conflict Among the Members of the Urban Poor, at the Conference on Poverty and Conflict: Exploring the Complex Relationship, Colombo Sri Lanka Sudasinghe S.R.S.N Analysis of Local Government Expenditures: Reconciling Socio-economic, Political and Governmental Perspectives at the 4 th Asian Public Administration Network Doctoral Student Conference (APANDS 2010) Thailand Referee: (To inquire about academic skills and achievements) Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong President of the National Institute of Development Administration. 18 Moo3, Sereethai Road, Klong-Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok THAILAND [email protected] Tel FAX: ************************************************************************ 6