Annual Report 2005 - Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka

IPS Mission & Goals, Board of GovernorsIPS MissionThe Institute’s mission is to contribute to the economic development of a democratic Sri Lanka andenhance the quality of life of its people by informing policy-makers and contributing to the public debatethrough timely, independent, and high quality research-based analysis of medium and long-term nationalpolicy issues.Institutional Goals‣ To be a regional centre of excellence in the analysis of socio-economic policy issues.‣ To be a source of technical expertise and policy advice for the wider region outside of Sri Lanka.‣ To engage in dialogue with policy makers in the government, labour, donor, business, and researchcommunities and provide a forum for the discussion, exchange, and assessment of views amongststakeholders.‣ To be a point of reference on national policy issues to the public by providing an independent andauthoritative voice.‣ To strengthen the national capacity for medium and long-term economic policy analysis byinvesting in the capabilities of its staff and the Institute’s knowledge base.‣ To promote equality of opportunities for all in all its research and activities, regardless of gender,age or ethnicity.‣ To strengthen the country’s access to the highest quality expertise available by building andmanaging linkages with international institutions and scholars concerned with relevant issues.BOARD OF GOVERNORSDr. Gamani CoreaMr. Sunil MendisDr. P.B. JayasunderaMr. B. AbegunawardenaDr. Godfrey GunatillekeProf. Buddhadasa HewavitharanaProf. W.D. LakshmanDr. Saman KelegamaChairmanGovernor, Central Bank of Sri LankaSecretary, Ministry of Finance and PlanningDirector-General, Department of National PlanningFounder MemberFounder MemberFounder MemberExecutive Director, Institute of Policy Studies1__________ Annual Report 2005