Biography
Mr. G.R.M. Gamlath is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Accountancy at the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. With a robust academic foundation, Mr. Gamlath has completed a PhD in Financial Management from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and is currently in the final stages of the evaluation process, awaiting the viva voce presentation. Mr. Gamlath’s expertise spans finance, accounting, and related fields. As a Fellow Member of the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, and an Academic Member of the Sri Lanka Finance Association, Mr. Gamlath has demonstrated a commitment to advancing financial management practices and public finance standards. In his role at the University of Vavuniya, Mr. Gamlath has actively engaged in research, with a focus on areas such as financial management, supply chain integration, and the influence of dynamic capabilities, social exchange, and contingency theories on organizational performance. He has also made substantial contributions to academic and social initiatives within the university, reflecting his dedication to student development and academic excellence. Mr. Gamlath’s commitment to his profession extends beyond academia. He serves as a member of the selection committee for the best research papers at the cooperative research symposium organized by the National Institute of Cooperative Development in Polgolla, Sri Lanka. His contributions to the fields of finance, banking, insurance, project management, and project governance highlight his passion for applying his knowledge to advance the nation’s financial and business sectors.

Contact
Department of Finance and Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, Pampeimadu, Vavuniya

TP./Fax: +94(0)24-2228233 / +94(0)24-2228231 Email: muthugamlath@vau.ac.lk

Residence: No. 333/2, Hindamadayaya, Ibbagamuwa

TP: +94(0)774-338560 / +94(0)718-279950 /+94(0)37-2259428

Email: methikalak@gmail.com

Teaching Interest

Public Sector Accounting, Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Microfinance, Project Accounting and Finance

Fellowships / Memberships of Academic and Professional Bodies

  1. Fellow Member of the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL – Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka) Membership No. F – 782
  2. Academic Member of Sri Lanka Finance Association

Membership No. SLFA/21/A/60

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participation in Continuing Professional Development
  1. Visiting Lecturer for the Bachelor of Management Studies (Honors) Degree Program conducted by the Department of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka from the year 2001 up to date [Subject: Money and Capital Markets, Financial Management and Management Accounting, research supervision]
  2. Visiting Lecturer for the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Degree Program (3-year Degree Programme) conducted by the Department of Management Studies, University of Vocational Technology Sri Lanka from the year 2017 to 2020 [Subjects: Introduction to Accounts and Finance, Financial Management].
  3. Resource person for a one-day leadership and capacity building program for school prefects and monitors at Sab/Ra/Embilipitiya Miriswelpotha Vidyalaya on 17th February 2024
  4. Resource person for a virtual workshop on public service management and finance sector conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna on 08th February 2024
  5. Resource person for a one-day leadership and capacity building program for school prefects and monitors at Sab/Ra/Embilipitiya Miriswelpotha Vidyalaya on 09th March 2023.
  6. Resource person for conducting a two-day workshop for all-island government cooperative development inspectors on strategic management and planning to strengthen the regional multi-purpose cooperative societies island-wide at the National Institute of Cooperative Development, Kandy, from December 28th to 29th, 2021.
  7. Resource person on conducting on cash book transactions and accounting for the first-year students in their orientation programme, Faculty of Business Studies year 2019 dated 03rd April 2019.

 

Institutional Development
  • Curriculum planning and development
  1. Contributor to the curriculum development workshop (held on 9th of March, 2019) of the Bachelor of Business Management (honors) Degree Programme in Banking and Insurance enlisted to the Department of Finance and Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies, in 2018/2019.
  2. Member of the curriculum development committee for improving the 3-year general degree for project management to the Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) Degree Programme enlisted to the Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies in 2017/2018.
  • Strengthening research capacity in the particular HEI as well as in other HEIs
  • Contributions (Research Conferences)
  1. Convenor of the Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC) – 2021, as the first international research conference (virtual mode) conducted by the University of Vavuniya in October 2021.
  2. Secretary to the 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) - 2020 conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna held on 26th October 2020.

 

  • Reviewer (Manuscripts in the conference proceedings)
    1. Reviewer for the extended abstracts presented at the 5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2024 conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies of the University of Vavuniya, held on 30th September 2024.
    2. Reviewer for the extended abstracts presented at the 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2020 conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, held on 26th October 2020.

     

    • Strengthening research capacity in other HEIs
    • Reviewer (Manuscripts in the conference proceedings)
    1. Reviewer, Manuscripts in the Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (icome, 2024), conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka, Nugegoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka, to be held on 3rd October 2024.
    2. Reviewer, Open University Research Sessions (OURS) 2023. Open University of Sri Lanka.
    3. Reviewer, Manuscripts in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (icome 2023), conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka, Nugegoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 30th to 31st, 2023
    • Panel Discussions for the conferences- HEIs
    1. Panel Discussant; Human Resource Management Track of the 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NSRM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka on 10th June 2021.
    • Chief Editor /Editorial Board Member
    1. Chief Editor of the 2nd Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2018 held on 20th September 2018 conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, held in September 2018.

     

    • Other contributions to the institutional development (Added)
    1. Member of the Faculty Building Proposal Development Committee for the purpose of writing proposals to submit to the funding organizations to construct / fulfill the faculty development requirements for the year 2024 onwards.

     

    1. Chairperson of the proposal development committee to prepare a proposal on fulfilling the academic staff quarters at the University of Vavuniya in 2024.
    2. Developed the concept proposal for the establishment of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Vavuniya as recommended and approved by the University Senate and the Council – in March 2024.
    3. Coordinator of Training and Placement Cell (TPC) of the Faculty of Business Studies for implementing the undergraduate internship programme for the purpose of fulfilling their training requirements successfully for the year 2024 onwards.
    4. Chairperson for drafting the constitutions for the student clubs for each department under the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna 2021.
    5. Member of the Well-Being Cell (FWB Cell) of the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, from 06th September 2018 to 31st December 2021.
    6. Member of the Career-Guidance Cell (FCG Cell) of the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, from 06th September 2018 to 31st December 2021.
    7. Member of the Vigilant Committee of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna from 06th March.2019 to 05th March.2020.
    8. Academic Sub-Warden to the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. for a period of one year from 17th September 2018 to 16th September 2019
    9. Chairman of the Inquiry Committee of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna for the Academic Year 2019/2020 with effect from 28th September 2020.
    10. Contributed to the workshop held on 30th of December 2019 to prepare the strategic plan for the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna for the period of 2020-2024.
    11. Member of the Inquiry Committee of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna for the Academic Year 2019/2020 with effect from 07th February 2019.
    12. Contributed to a quantitative data collection from 26th to 28th of November, 2018 for the study on “Ragging and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) conducted by the University Grants Commission and UNICEF.
    13. Member of the Editorial Board for the Vavuniya Campus Newsletter, January 2019 to June 2020, Volume 04, Issue 01- ISSN 2478-1223 (1.5 years)
    14. Contributed to the workshop held on 18th of August 2018 to prepare a strategic plan for the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, for the period of 2019-2023.

    Research

    ·       Research interest

    Multidisciplinary Research in Management and Finance

     

     

     

    ·       Llist of publications

    • Peer reviewed Presentations at National / International Conferences / Symposia

     

    • Journal Articles
    1. R. M. Gamlath, Yogarajah Nanthagopan, Williams, N. L., & Lingesiya Kengatharan. (2024). Optimizing organizational value: crafting a constructively aligned thematic framework for project governance enhancement. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Science/Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 46(02), 145–158. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljss.v46i02.8771
    2. Gamlath, G.R.M., Nanthagopan, N.Y., Kengatharan, N.L. and Nigel L. Williams (2023). Unveiling the Impact of Project Governance on Performance of Public Sector Development Projects in Sri Lanka. International journal of governance and public policy analysis, 5(2), 22-41 https://doi.org/10.31357/ijgppa.v5i02.7254.
    3. Gamlath G. R. M., Nanthagopan Y., Kengatharan, L., & Willias, N.L. (2023). Exploring the Role of Project Governance and Performance of Public Sector Development Projects in Sri Lanka. Full paper of the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (icome) – 2023, Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, May 30-31, 2023
    4. Gamlath, G.R.M., Nanthagopan, N.Y., Kengatharan, N.L., & Nigel L. Williams (2023). The Effects of Governance Practices on the Performance of the Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects. International journal of governance and public policy analysis, 5(1), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.31357/ijgppa.v5i01.6559 (80% of Contribution is done by me)
    5. Zhao, Y., Diunugala, H.P., & Gamlath, G.R.M. (2022). Solid Waste Source Separation Behavior and its Association with Demographic, Socio-Economic, and Local Authority (Involvement Factors at the Household Level in Sri Lanka)., Journal of Social Statistics, 3(2), 83-117. repository.kln.ac.lk. [online] Available at: http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/26510
    6. Rathnakara, K.A.K.S., & Gamlath, G.R.M. (2022). Factors Affecting Turnover of the Non-State University Lecturers: A Literature Review. Journal of Institute of Human Resource Advancement, 8(2), 26-35.
    7. Gamlath, G. R. M. (2022). Role of Financial Analysis and Investment Decision-Making of Sri Lanka Finance Companies. Business Review, 16(1), 1-28. https://www.sjiedu.in/pdf/BusinessReview_2022-Vol16.pdf
    8. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2022). The Impact of Financial Management Practices on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Plantation Companies in the Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance, 5(2), 01-33
    9. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2022). Factors influencing the investor’s perception in CSE: Evidence from Individual Investors in Kandy District of Sri Lanka. Researcher: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 18(1), pp. 77-99. ISSN 2278-9022
    10. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). Effect of Income Source Diversification on Financial Performance: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance. 4(2), 69-92.
    11. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). Effects of Working Capital Approaches and Firm’s Returns of Sri Lankan Listed Non-Financial Companies, Journal of Management and Tourism Research, 4(1), 48-69 http://www.uwu.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2021/JMTR_V4I1_cH4.pdf
    12. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). Impact of Capital Structure on Profitability of Sri Lankan Listed Consumer Services Companies. Researcher: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 17(1), 83-102. ISSN 2278-9022. Retrieved from https://www.jammuuniversity.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/Researcher-1.pdf
    13. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). Impact of Characteristics of Accounting Software on Business Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Africa, Multidisciplinary Journal of Development), 10(2), 2021
    14. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). Impact of Accounts Receivable Management on Profitability: A Case Study of Sri Lankan Listed Food Beverages and Tobacco Companies. SJCC Management Research Review, Printed ISSN-2249-4359.
    15. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). Determinants on Profitability of Sri Lankan Insurance Companies. Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance, 4(1), 27-58.
    16. Jayawardane, H., & Gamlath, G.R.M. (2020). The Impact of Financial Reporting Practices on Performance: A Study of Small and Medium Enterprises in Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa University Journal, 18(1), 1–15. http://doi.org/10.4038/suslj.v18i1.7750
    17. Gamlath, G. R. M. (2020). Firm-Specific Determinants on Corporate Performance: Evidence from Listed Plantations Companies in Sri Lanka. SJCC Management Research Review (St. Joseph College of Commerce – SJCC, Bangalore, India), 10(2), 1-12, DOI: 10.35737/sjccmrr/V10/io02/2020/157397 Printed ISSN-2249-4359
    18. Dayangana, K.T.L.U.S., & Gamlath, G.R.M. (2019). Enhancing living and economic sustainability through community-based tourism activities in Mahakanadarawa, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Journal of Management Matters, 6(2), 45-60.
    19. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2019). Impact of Financial Leverage on Firm Growth of Sri Lankan Listed Companies, Journal of Management and Tourism Research, 2(1), 64-83, http://www.uwu.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/JMTR_V2I1_cH5.pdf
    20. Gamlath, G. R. M. (2019). Job-Satisfaction Factors of Employees in Sri Lankan Export Manufacturing Companies. SJCC Management Research Review, 41–56. https://doi.org/10.35737/sjccmrr/V9/i1/2019/145545
    21. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2018). Capital Structure Approaches and Firm Return: A Comparative Analysis of Banking and Insurance Companies listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka. Journal of Management Matters, 5(2), pp.17-26.  Printed ISSN-1391-7099.

     

    • Peer reviewed Presentations at National/International Conferences/Symposia
    1. Gamlath G. R. M., Nanthagopan Y., Kengatharan, L., & Williams, N.L. (2023). Exploring the Impact of Project Governance on Performance of Public Sector Development Projects in Sri Lanka. Extended Abstract of the Proceedings of 2nd International Research Symposium on Management (irsm) 2023, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, 115-118, 16th November 2023
    2. Gamlath G. R. M., Nanthagopan Y., Kengatharan, L., & Willias, N.L. (2023). Exploring the Role of Project Governance and Performance of Public Sector Development Projects in Sri Lanka. Abstract of the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (icome) 2023, Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 44, May 30th -31st, 2023.
    3. Gamlath G. R. M. (2023). Effect of Project Governance Practices of Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects: A Case Study. Competition on Three Minute Thesis (3MT). Abstract of the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (icome) – 2023, Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 73, May 30-31, 2023.
    4. Gamlath G. R. M., & Nanthagopan Y. (2022). Project System Governance and Sustainability. Abstract, Proceedings of the Sustainable System Colloquium, The School of Organizations, Systems, and People, Faculty of Business and Law, University of Portsmouth, UK, December 07, 2022
    5. Sivachelvi, U., Jayasekara, B.M.T.D., Vidanapathirana, T.R., & Gamlath G. R. M. (2019). Determinant of Degree Choice among Undergraduates in University of Vocational Technology. Abstract, Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology Sri Lanka, December 07, 2022

     

    • Book Chapters
    1. Published a book chapter on “Project Governance in a Post-Conflict Setting. “Gamlath, G. R. M., & Nanthagopan, Y. (2023). 17 Project Governance in a Post-Conflict Setting. In B. Pasian & N. Williams (Ed.), De Gruyter Handbook of Responsible Project Management (pp. 343-370). Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110724783-021

     

    • Book Reviews
    1. Gamlath, G.R.M. (2021). B. Nisantha; Kuda Viyapara Sandaha Upayakkramika Kalamanakaranaya – Sinhala Medium”, Strategic Management for Small Business, 2019, Sri Lanka, S. Godage & Brothers Private Limited, pp. 01-112, LKR. 250.00 (paperback), ISBN: 978-955-30-9767-5, Journal of Institute of Human Resource Advancement (JIHRA), University of Colombo.

     

    • Reviewer/ Editorial Board Member of journals published at least twice a year
    1. Reviewer

    International Journal of Accounting and Business Finance

    Issues per year: 02 Issues per year; Indexing: rated "C" in a recent ranking made by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC); Publisher: Faculty of Management Studies and Finance, University of Jaffna [ E-ISSN: 2448-9875; Print ISSN: 2448-9867]

    1. Reviewer

    The OUSL Journal -2024;

    Issues per year: 02 Issues per year; Publisher: Open University of Sri Lanka; https://ouslj.sljol.info/

    1. Reviewer

    Journal of Business and Management Research – 2021;

    Issues per year: 02 Issues per year; Publisher: Kathmandu University School of Management [ISSN 2382-5219 eISSN 2467-9267]; ]https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JBMR/about

    1. Reviewer

    Journal of Management and Tourism Research 2020

    Issues per year: 2 Issues per year; Publisher: Faculty of Management, Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka; https://www.uwu.ac.lk/jmtr/

     

    Professional Activities

    1. As the coordinator of Training and Placement Cell to the Department, I have performed and an MOU was signed between the Vavuniya University of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka in symbolically parallel to the Research Confernce on Business Studies- 2024 held on 30.09.2024

    Awards and Grants

    Positions/Admin Roles

    1. Chairperson - Institutional Review Committee - from 01.12.2024
    2. Chief Editor – Vavuniya Journal of Business Management from 21.10.2024 to date
    3. Coordinator – FBS Research Centre from 21.10.2024 to date
    4. Senior Treasurer – Buddhist Society of the University of Vavuniya – from 25.09.2024 to date
    5. FBS Representative to the University Senate from - 16.08.2024 to date
    6. Director- Staff Development Centre – 05.09.2024 to date
    7. Chairperson – Committee for Promotion and Liaising, RCBS – 2024
    8. Chairperson of the proposal development committee Staff Quarters – 2024
    9. Student Counsellor – from 01.09.2024 to date
    10. Acting Head - Department of Finance and Accountancy, from 28.02.2024 to 25.03.2024
    11. Member – Faculty Building Development Committee – from 03.01.2024 to date
    12. Senior Treasurer – Students Union, Faculty of Business Studies – from 03.01.2024
    13. Executive Committee Member - Vavuniya Campus Teachers Association – 2020
    14. Editorial Committee Member – Vavuniya Campus Newsletter, January 2019 to June 2020
    15. Student Counsellor from 06.03 2019 to 05.03.2020
    16. Treasurer – Vavuniya Campus Teachers Association – 2019
    17. Chairperson for drafting the constitutions for the student clubs – 2021
    18. Member -Well-Being Cell (FWB Cell) of the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, from 06.09 2018 to 31.12.2021.
    19. Member of the Career-Guidance Cell (FCG Cell) of the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, from 06.09.2018 to 31.12.2021.
    20. Member of the Vigilant Committee of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna from 06.09.2019 to 05.03.2020.
    21. Academic Sub-Warden to the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. for a period of one year from 17.09.2018 to 16.09.2019
    22. Chairman of the Inquiry Committee of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna for the Academic Year 2019/2020 with effect from 28th September 2020.
    23. Member of the Inquiry Committee of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna for the Academic Year 2019/2020 with effect from 07th February 2019.

     

     

    • Membership of Councils, Boards of Management/Boards of Study in other Universities/Higher Educational Institutes, which are not ex-officio posts

     

    1. Non-Executive Board Member to the Governing Body of the Sri Lanka Finance Association for the year 2022

     

    • Scientific and Literary Communications (Feature articles in Newsletters and Scientific Magazines)
    1. Name of the Magazine: New Pivisuma, Volume 2(1), 2024

    Publisher: National Institute of Cooperative Development, Ministry of Cooperative Development

    Author:  Gamlath, G. R. M.

    Title: “සමුපකාර ග්‍රාමීය බැංකු සහ ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ආර්ථික ක්‍රියාකාරිත්වය” [Cooperative Rural Banks and Sri Lankan Economy]

    1. Name of the Magazine: Prajasakthi, 2024(1)

    Publisher: Rural Development Training and Research Institute, Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment

    Author:  Gamlath, G. R. M.

    Title: “ග්‍රාමීය සවිබලකරණය තුලින් සංවර්ධනය උදෙසා තුලනාත්මක ප්‍රවේශයක්” [A Balancing and Sustainable Approach for Development through Rural Empowerment]

    1. Name of the Magazine: Lankaadeepa Newspaper – 29.06.2022 [Page 4 – Editorial Page – Wimasuma]

    Publisher: Wijaya Newspapers Limited

    Author:  Gamlath, G. R. M.

    Title: “ජීවන වියදමට විසඳුමක් නොපෙනේද?”

     

    • Contributions at the national/international level
    1.     Contributed as a Judge at the “පොසොන් සඳයි දහම් නදයි - 2024” Damma competitions organized by the Buddhist Society, University of Vavuniya and awarded the certificate on 25.09.2024
    2.     Participated as a contributor to the Research Symposium and Intellectual Forum conducted jointly by the National Institute of Cooperative Development, Ministry of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security on 26th of July, 2024.
    3.     Appointed ad contributed as a member of research papers evaluation committee for selecting best 04 research papers to be presented at the Research Symposium and Intellectual Forum conducted jointly by the National Institute of Cooperative Development, Ministry of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security on 26th of July, 2024.
    4.     Contributed as a supervisor for the independent study dissertations to be submitted for the purpose getting the statutory promotions of Government Cooperative Officers from Grade II to Grade I – conducted by the National Institute of Cooperative Development on request of the Cooperative Employees Commission of Sri Lanka
    5.     Have been contributed financial donations from the monthly salary to the Vice-Chancellor’s Welfare Fund – University of Vavuniya, Sri lankafrom January 2019 to date.
    6.     Contributed as a Panellist of the …………………. Track at the Annual Undergraduate Symposium – 2023, conducted by the Sri Lanka Finance Association in collaboration with the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ……………………….
    7.     Contributed as a member of the …………………. Committee at the Annual Undergraduate Symposium – 2023, conducted by the Sri Lanka Finance Association in collaboration with the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ……………………….
    8.     I performed as a volunteer expert at a workshop held on 23th January 2019 to develop a way forward plan for tertiary and vocational education sector by the Tertiary and Educational Commission in Colombo.