28/11/2024
The Symposium on “Sustainable Transformation through Productivity 2024 “organized by the National Productivity Secretariat was held on 21st November 2024 at Gall Face Hotel, Colombo 03 with the participation of 100 experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and academics to explore innovative strategies for integrating productivity into sustainability efforts. The symposium commenced with an inspiring keynote address by the additional secretary of Ministry of Labour ,Ms K.D.R.Olga.
The 11 research paper presentations from researchers and practitioners under the themes of “Resilience, Adaptability and Climate Change” , “Productive and Inclusive Work Environment” and “Circular Economy and Productivity” offered unique insights, sparking dynamic discussions and paved the way for actionable solutions.
The event featured interactive panel discussions led by plenary panel members ; Dr ( Mrs. ) Pradeepa Serasinghe –Former Director General, Department of Archeology ,Dr M.M.S.S.B. Yalegama – Former Secretary, Ministry of State Plantation Enterprise Reforms , Mr.K.A.Vimalenthirarajah – Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development , Prof. D.U.Mohan –Senior Lecturer grade (1),University of Kelaniya , Ms.Kulani H. W. Karunarathne – Director (International Relations), Ministry of Environment and Dr.Ajith Rohana Gunawardena – Director, Central Environmental Authority while Ms Lasitha Dewage and Ms Sugandika Liyanage – Deputy Directors of NPS served as moderators of the symposium.
The local and international reviewers ; Prof. Nishan Sakalasooriya (PhD ) -Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya ,Prof. Sandun J. Perera (PhD) -Programme Coordinator, IUCN - Sri Lanka; Professor in Biogeography & Environmental Conservation, Sabaragamuwa University ,Dr. Mayura Arandara (PhD) -Senior Consultant, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration ,Dr. (Mrs.) Indika Gunawardhana (PhD) - Water Specialist, World Vision -Asia Pacific Region,Dr. Bhathiya Kekulandala (PhD) -Independent Researcher ,Dr. H.M. Arjuna Thilakarathne -Director, Teaching Hospital Peradeniya ,Dr. Bodhika Samarasekara -Chest Physician, National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases ,Mr .W.Danushka Manoj (AAL) - Senior Lecturer in Law, The Open University of Sri Lanka ,Mr. Suseema Ariyarathna -Senior Scientist, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) ,Mr. Ashutosh Akhilesh Maharaj - Senior Instructor, Fiji National University and Mr.Isuru Sampath Thennakoon -Independent Researcher and Visiting Lecturer, CINEC Campus , reviewing the 11 research papers presented at the symposium ensured the highest academic and practical standards.
Director of National Productivity Secretariat , Advisor to the Symposium - Mr Niranja S.Jayakodi , Deputy director of NPS , Symposium Chair and Editor - Ms.Pranidhi P.A.Bopagamage , Symposium Secretary - Mr.Tharinda Marasinghe , Members of the Symposium committee and the distinguish guests participated for this event.