The Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance outlines its activities and educational programs for 2010, including several diploma and certificate courses in local governance, finance management, and computer applications. These programs will be conducted both nationally and regionally. The institute also discusses ongoing research on topics related to local authorities and international workshops held on decentralization and local governance.

1. Sri Lanka Institute of Local GovernanceSLILG Activities scheduled for year 2010

2. What We Do

3. Diplomas and Certificates Advance Diploma in Local Governance Diploma in Local Government Financial Management Management Diploma in Local Government Certificate of Computer Applications

4. Advance Diploma in Local GovernanceADLG Prof. Willie Medis addressing Hon. Chairmen and LA’ Staff Mr. JayanthaLiyanage Director/CEO looks on

5. Advance Diploma in Local Governance ADLG - 3rd intake Inaugurated on 6th March 2010

6. Diploma in Local Government Financial Management (DLGFM) Two programmes are Conducted - National Level (Colombo) - Regional Level (Uva Province) - North Central Province to be started

7. National Awards Ceremony 2007Diploma in Local Government Financial Management 2006/2007

8. Certificate of Computer Applications 2010 (CCAPP) Commenced on 05th March 2010

9. Management Diploma in Local Government (MDLG) Targeted to Local Authorities of Southern Province Conducted at Rural Development Training and Research Institute - Dickwella

10. Research activates Research Study on Pollution Growth , Density & Physical Planning in Local Authorities –In progress Research Study on Exercise of Legislative Powers of Provincial Councils – Proposed Research Study on Establishing an index for development activity in Local Authorities

11. International Workshops Lighting of Oil lamp by former Secretary Mr. CashianHearath Global Towers -Colombo

12. International Workshops Head Table - Decentralization and Local Governance Global Towers -Colombo

13. International Workshops Address by Gust of honor Global Towers -Colombo

15. A Special workshop on Local Administrative System of Sri Lanka Visit of Moldavian delegation 10th February 2010

16. Visit of Maldivian Ministerial Delegation

17. At the Press Conference Visiting Minister of Home Affairs of Maldives Islands and Hon. Minster DineshGunawardana then Acting Min. PC & LG

18. Regional Cooperation Minister of Home Affairs of Maldives Islands and Hon. Minster DineshGunawardana

19. Thank you