Bandaranaike Academy For Leadership and Public Policy

Bandaranaike Academy For Leadership and Public Policy Sri Lanka's first and premier institute for leadership and public policy education.

The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy is an independent institution which will function within the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and the Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation Act. We currently offer post-graduate programmes in Leadership and Public Policy for Sri Lankan and international students. Our aim is to inspire students to have a share

d vision, and equipping them with skills & competencies needed for ethical and value-based leadership.

Join us for the third Expert-Led Session of the Applied Strategy & Analysis Credential (ASAC) featuring Former President...
14/08/2026

Join us for the third Expert-Led Session of the Applied Strategy & Analysis Credential (ASAC) featuring Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, as she shares valuable insights on Crisis Leadership & Negotiation.

📅 16th Wednesday September 2026

🕔 5.30 PM – 7.30PM

📍 Tulip Hall - BMICH, Colombo

🎟️ Registration is FREE | Limited Seats

Register Now & Reserve Your Seat!

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📞 070 475 6199

The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy (BALPP) was pleased to collaborate with The Insights Initiative ...
13/08/2026

The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy (BALPP) was pleased to collaborate with The Insights Initiative to host the Sri Lanka Barometer Workshop on “Using Sri Lanka Barometer Data for Research and Policy Engagement.”

The workshop brought together academics, researchers, university faculty and students, policy professionals, and practitioners to explore key findings from the Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) and gain practical experience using the SLB Online Data Analysis Tool.

We are proud to support initiatives that connect research, data, and policy while creating spaces for knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

A meaningful step towards building stronger research and policy communities.

Join our Mindful Leadership with Emotional Intelligence programme and learn how to lead with empathy, confidence, and pu...
12/08/2026

Join our Mindful Leadership with Emotional Intelligence programme and learn how to lead with empathy, confidence, and purpose.

📅 Starts: 3 October 2026
🎓 9-Week Micro-Credential Programme
✨ Early Bird Fee: LKR 20,000
📩 Limited seats available. Register today!

A successful evening of insightful discussions and strategic thinking was held on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, at BALPP, B...
12/08/2026

A successful evening of insightful discussions and strategic thinking was held on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, at BALPP, BMICH.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second Expert-Led Session Series of the Applied Strategy & Analysis Credential (ASAC), featuring Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya (Former Director General – Department of Government Information; Former Director General – Sri Lanka Press Institute, Press Complaints Commission & Sri Lanka College of Journalism) on Strategic Communications, The Art of Influence & Information Analysis.

The session offered valuable perspectives on strategic communication, influence, information analysis, and navigating today’s complex information environment, making it a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants.

Meet Our Expert | Mr. Harshana PereraThe future of education needs leaders who can adapt, innovate, and drive meaningful...
11/08/2026

Meet Our Expert | Mr. Harshana Perera

The future of education needs leaders who can adapt, innovate, and drive meaningful transformation.

We are pleased to introduce Mr. Harshana Perera, one of the expert facilitators of the Leading Change in Education – 12-Week Micro-Credential programme.

Mr. Perera brings extensive expertise in educational management and institutional leadership, with experience across leading educational institutions in Sri Lanka.

He will facilitate the “Vision, Mission, and Values in Educational Leadership” session, exploring how a clear vision, meaningful mission, and shared values can shape strong educational institutions and inspire effective leadership.

We look forward to his valuable insights as part of our distinguished panel of experts.

_From university campuses to global headlines_ . What do the Cockroach Protests reveal about the future of higher educat...
10/08/2026

_From university campuses to global headlines_ . What do the Cockroach Protests reveal about the future of higher education, democratic governance, and youth activism?

Join the BALPP Online Discussion Series as we examine one of the most significant student-led protest movements in recent years. Our panel will explore the issues that drove the protests, the struggle for academic autonomy and institutional integrity, and the wider lessons they offer for universities, governance, and democratic societies.

🗓 19 August 2026
🕔 5.00 PM - 6.30 PM
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟 Registration is free

🔗 Register here: Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdncUU-nqvxsoD5hyD04nN24RJ4NpIjghVOcHU85vdmBTQG_A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Highlights | Political Campaigns and Democratic Renewal in a Changing WorldOn 7 August 2026, the Bandaranaike Academy fo...
09/08/2026

Highlights | Political Campaigns and Democratic Renewal in a Changing World

On 7 August 2026, the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy (BALPP) hosted a special discussion with Mr. Saikat Chakrabarti, an American political strategist, climate policy advocate, and software engineer, on “Political Campaigns and Democratic Renewal in a Changing World.”

Drawing on his experience in contemporary American politics, Mr. Chakrabarti shared valuable perspectives on political campaigns, democratic renewal, public policy, and the evolving dynamics of political engagement in a rapidly changing global environment.

The discussion was chaired by the Chairperson BALPP, Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge and was attend by a policy analysts, researchers and some politicians. The discussion offered an opportunity for thoughtful dialogue and reflection on the future of democratic leadership, political participation, and public policy.

Policy Tribune | July 2026The latest edition of Policy Tribune, published by the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & P...
07/08/2026

Policy Tribune | July 2026

The latest edition of Policy Tribune, published by the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy (BALPP), is now available. This issue brings together original research, expert interviews, and policy analysis exploring the leadership, governance, and public policy challenges shaping Sri Lanka and the world today.

We invite policymakers, researchers, practitioners, students, and anyone interested in public policy to explore the latest edition and join the conversation.

Read it here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13oZkQ7Jj9RS0qPN364nApCJz_Wcg4OQo/view?usp=sharing

Meet Our Expert | Ms. Dinusha WickremesekeraThe future of education needs leaders who can adapt, innovate, and drive mea...
05/08/2026

Meet Our Expert | Ms. Dinusha Wickremesekera

The future of education needs leaders who can adapt, innovate, and drive meaningful transformation.

We are delighted to introduce Ms. Dinusha Wickremesekera, one of the expert facilitators of the Leading Change in Education – 12-Week Micro-Credential programme.

With over 15 years of experience in teaching, Ms. Wickremesekera brings valuable expertise in applied psychology, counselling, and education. Her academic background, including an MSc in Applied Psychology from Coventry University, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from BCIS, and a BA in Sociology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, provides a multidisciplinary perspective on understanding human behaviour, leadership, and personal development.

As a Lecturer and Psychotherapist, Ms. Wickremesekera will facilitate the "Self-Leadership and Emotional Intelligence" session, where participants will explore the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal effectiveness in developing impactful leadership practices.

We look forward to the valuable insights and practical perspectives she will bring to this programme as part of our distinguished panel of experts.

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