S&T Workers for Innovation and Growth in Sri Lanka
Science and technology (S&T) workers in Sri Lanka composed 12% of employed workers in 2016. To further increase the percentage of S&T workers, the presenter recommends expanding access to higher education in S&T, reducing labor mismatch, and promoting professional and technical jobs.
Nisha Arunatilake
Nisha Arunatilake is the Director of Research and a fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) of Sri Lanka. She has considerable post-doctoral experience in conducting policy related economic research in labour market analysis, education, public finance and health. Her work is published in both local and international journals, book chapters and reports. She has collaborated with, and has been a consultant to bilateral and multi-lateral donor agencies.
The Scheme for Improving the Utilization of Hydraulic Works in Viet Nam
This presentation provides an overview of hydraulic work management and utilization in Viet Nam, including highlights of significant achievements. The main challenges in hydraulic work systems and their causes are identified. It also enumerates factors that will possibly determine the future direction of water resource management in Viet Nam.
Addressing Global Water Issues with Local Water Partnerships
This presentation discusses the Global Water Partnership’s strategic approach to realizing its vision of a water secure world. Through a number of country examples, the presentation shows how global challenges related to water security are effectively addressed at the local levels.