Coalition of Educational Development conducted an awareness programme on ‘Enhancing participatory, planning and Results-Based Management (RBM) in the education sector for the Education planning officers of the Central province. This programme was conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Provincial Department of Education, Central province. This programme was held on July 26, 2025, at the Royal Garden Holdings Auditorium, Kandy.
In this Awareness programme CED emphasizes the importance of involvement/contribution of the civil society consultation in education policymaking, planning, implementation, and monitoring. Followed by this session a capacity building session on Results-Based Management for Education planning also conducted. A total number of 52 people, including the Provincial Director of Education, the Deputy Director of Education (Planning), ADE/DDE Provincial, Zonal Director of Education and Planning officers, participated for this event.
Session Highlights:
*The first session, conducted by Dr. Jayantha Balasooriya, Freelance Consultant, focused on the importance of civil society participation in education policy-making, planning, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring an inclusive and transparent approach to educational development.
*The second session, conducted by Mrs. Jayani Prishangika, Director of Education (Policy and Planning), Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, highlighted the transition from activity-based planning to results-based planning. She outlined future strategies and the necessity of developing a comprehensive action plan to enhance efficiency and accountability in the education sector.
Dr.Chandana Bandara, Chairman of CED, Mr.Mohan, Provincial Coordinator of CED and also CED Staff participated for this event.
We want to thank you to all participants, speakers, and stakeholders. Strengthening civil society involvement and adopting results-based planning are key to ensuring a more effective and inclusive education system. Together, we can drive meaningful change!