Parliament of Sri Lanka with the help of Nationwide Democratic Institute (NDI) and USAID launched a parliamentary internship program, offering younger professionals and college students with sensible expertise in coverage growth and public service.
This system was launched on March 1 in Parliament below the patronage of Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, and Secretary Common of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake, Chief of Workers and Deputy Secretary Common Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera and Assistant Secretary Common Mr. Tikiri Jayathilaka, Senior Resident Nation Director of the Nationwide Democratic Institute (NDI) Mrs. Thusitha Pilapitiya and a bunch of officers had been current. The Hon. Speaker delivered the keynote speech on the inauguration.
Following outreach efforts to all of the nationwide universities in Sri Lanka, a bunch of interns was fastidiously chosen from the eight universities who responded. Accordingly, eight state Universities, particularly, Colombo, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kelaniya, Peradeniya, Rajarata, Jaffna, Ruhuna, and Sabaragamuwa have collaborated for the internship program with a bunch of chosen 35 interns.
This system’s choice standards and construction guarantee a complete and tailor-made expertise, with the curriculum designed to develop expertise and information for various profession paths. NDI, in collaboration with the parliament, performed a three-day residential orientation program geared toward offering a deeper perception into the intern function. This system featured a number of classes overlaying legislative growth, participating with Parliament, and varied modes of interplay with Parliament. The heads of departments and sections of the Parliament performed this system. This system concluded with a recap and analysis session by college students, adopted by an open dialogue the place interns had the chance to lift questions.
Following a three-day orientation program, the interns have been allotted to their respective departments, and all through their internship interval, they’ll obtain hands-on working expertise with the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
This system’s curriculum promotes inclusivity, range, and talent growth for various profession paths. The initiative goals to create goodwill ambassadors for parliament, deal with the belief deficit between parliament and youth, promote democracy, and educate younger individuals about Parliament of Sri Lanka. This system highlights the Parliament’s dedication to the Open Parliament Initiative and goals to deal with the belief deficit between Parliament and youth whereas safeguarding democracy.
