<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Patriotic Citizens Working for the Wellbeing of Everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[We share our expertise to promote a constructive evidence-based debate upon national issues of interest ]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:06:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.srilankaleads.com/ta/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Constitution Revision Through a Public Referendum Is the Key to Sustained Peace in Siri Lanka - Educational for All - May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustained peace in Sri Lanka is our goal. This requires fundamental changes to our Republican Constitution, which politicians originally approved for themselves. Instead, the Constitution should serve as the rule book of the state, reflecting the people’s values, vision, and mission, whilst protecting sovereignty, non-aligned status, and independence. It should establish a governing structure in which the executive, legislature, and judiciary are fully independent, with effective built-in...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/constitution-revision-through-a-public-referendum-is-the-key-to-sustained-peace-in-siri-lanka-educ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08883c90efca42974ff80c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:08:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/pqfjFu7mTNA?si=KCMkUqj1HlrZPWND" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Value and Ethics of Space Exploration’ by Nandasiri Jasentuliyana.29th March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this LEADS discussion held on 29th March 2026, titled ‘Value and Ethics of Space Exploration’ , Dr Nandasiri Jasentuliyana shares 35 years of his experience on the subject at the United Nations, along with insights into the current state of the field, highlighting both its vast potential and associated risks. Please note that the information contained in this presentation will be exceptionally valuable to anyone studying space exploration. Kindly share it widely, as it is an open-access...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/value-and-ethics-of-space-exploration-by-nandasiri-jasentuliyana-29th-march-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cda26340e74dbec4fc5758</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:56:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/WEOJF-OvE9E?si=CJvTTW8B8x_aA8H6" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposals for a New Bill of Rights in the New ConstitutionBy President's Counsel (Dr) Jayampathy Wickramaratne 15th March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This discussion examined the weaknesses in the Sri Lankan Constitution, particularly within the Bill of Rights, and explored the reforms needed to bring it into line with the standards of civilised societies, both regionally and internationally.]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/proposals-for-a-new-bill-of-rights-in-the-new-constitutionby-president-s-counsel-dr-jayampathy-wic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7d3167a34d5f0ef6c0d26</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:53:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rich Democracies Stay Rich While Poor Democracies Remain Poor: An Open Dialogue 1st March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The purpose of this discussion is to raise public awareness of the key pillars of an efficacious public institution. In other words, it enables us to assess whether governance is guiding the nation in the right direction through appropriate reforms.]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/why-rich-democracies-stay-rich-while-poor-democracies-remain-poor-an-open-dialogue-1st-march-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a46ef6fe8d2114a172ffd5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/21a91iy6XHk?si=OFJvWxaXw2wyV5FH" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-Cost Energy Must Be Sri Lanka’s National Mission: Energy Economists and Engineers Speak Out 15th Feb 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current proposed Energy Policy of the Government is deeply harmful to ordinary people and to the nation as a whole. It carries serious negative implications for national income and economic stability. If pursued in its present form, it may even trigger another wave of public unrest over energy issues. Please communicate this message to everyone you know—particularly Members of Parliament—because it appears that even the Energy Minister may not fully appreciate the long-term implications...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/low-cost-energy-must-be-sri-lanka-s-national-mission-energy-economists-and-engineers-speak-out-15th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991dff2f8a3a19524309c1f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:02:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/421hnpKiYys" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elephants at Large and Humans Under Siege by Bernard Fernando – a civil activist thinking outside the box 8th February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, 8 February 2026, we focused on Human–Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka. Bernard delivered a presentation that provided a strong impetus for participants to share their views, highlighting several additional aspects that require attention. While we are attempting to bring these ideas together into a publication that may attract the attention of those involved in governance, you are welcome to listen to this timely discussion. .]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/elephants-at-large-and-humans-under-siege-by-bernard-fernando-a-civil-activist-thinking-outside-th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988a0022cdf0885c992e584</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:52:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Ir423Adu6zk" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Dr Yasantha for Sri Lanka. 25th January 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discussion focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and why, as a developing nation, we must not miss the AI boom—especially given the advantages we possess, such as a younger population, an education-oriented youth, and expatriates who are willing to guide and support national development. There are six key messages  to take away from this meeting. Please share this widely with your contacts, and particularly with policymakers: 1.     AI represents the Fourth Industrial Revolution , and...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/exploring-artificial-intelligence-ai-with-dr-yasantha-for-sri-lanka-25th-january-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69764eb5ea2eced6084358f0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:39:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/ISfnDoTJ5YI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving Our Healthcare Service to Enhance Effectiveness, Fairness, and Reduce Errors by Chula Goonasekera 11th Jan 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This discussion provides detailed insights into the evolution of medical services worldwide and aims to shift the mindset of policymakers and the public toward improving Sri Lanka's health services to internationally comparable standards. These services are funded by public funds—currently 6.7% of GDP—and therefore require accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. Developing healthcare is not about constructing mega, white-elephant infrastructure projects or importing expensive...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/improving-our-healthcare-service-to-enhance-effectiveness-fairness-and-reduce-errors-by-chula-goon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6963aefc768b848d2712d5f4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:16:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/5sCxXzOO9GI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster Recovery: School Principals Speak Up ආපදා ප්‍රතිසාධනය: පාසල් විදුහල්පතිවරුන්ගේ වචනයෙන්ම 14th December 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This presentation summarises the cyclone ordeal in Sri Lanka and how it affected some schools and teachers, as expressed in their own words, along with their contact numbers for verification, so you can contact those in need and offer support. Sharing and caring within our nation have always been the reasons for our resilience in the face of various disasters. Please consider supporting the recovery process wherever possible, especially for the children. මෙම ඉදිරිපත් කිරීම ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ සුළි ක...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/disaster-recovery-school-principals-speak-up-%E0%B6%86%E0%B6%B4%E0%B6%AF-%E0%B6%B4-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%AD-%E0%B7%83-%E0%B6%B0%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%B4-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%BD-%E0%B7%80-%E0%B6%AF-%E0%B7%84%E0%B6%BD-%E0%B6%B4%E0%B6%AD-%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%BB-%E0%B6%B1-%E0%B6%9C-%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%A0%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%B1-%E0%B6%B8-14t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693ed9163557d3f0b472cdaf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:39:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/micXSqzaVM8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Sri Lankan Education Curriculum. 23rd November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's panel discussion on AI provided an excellent “helicopter” view of where we currently stand, its dangers, what needs to be done, and what we may face if we do not engage now. There was a clear consensus that AI should be embraced ethically, with a focus on mitigating its risks.]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/introducing-artificial-intelligence-ai-into-the-sri-lankan-education-curriculum-23rd-november-202</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923320b9745b3c9f14087e5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/TqZGjlaMC08" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Winds and Waves – Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean with Professor Gamini Keerawella, Sunday, November 16, 2025.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all shape our present and future decisions based on our past experiences. The same applies to our nation, yet awareness of this among our people remains low. This public conversation is a perfect example of how we can educate our citizens about our resources, why we have become a focus of interest for many other countries, and what we can expect given the current geopolitical forces working in various directions to advance their own world order. Please listen, learn, and share with others...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/amid-winds-and-waves-sri-lanka-and-the-indian-ocean-with-professor-gamini-keerawella-sunday-nove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691a0b423f4df44539f1e810</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:39:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/0RoT2Ymi9e8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ආණ්ඩුක්‍රම ව්‍යවස්ථාවක සංඝටක: සාමය සහ සමෘද්ධිය ප්‍රවර්ධනය  The Constituents of a Constitution:  Getting the Basics Right - in Sinhala by Dr Jayampathy Wickramaratne - 2nd November 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting the public to understand why they should be interested in constitutional reform is the main purpose of this ongoing discussion. The speaker, Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne, is a scholar as well as an experienced lawyer in this subject, having been directly involved with constitutional affairs in Parliament. Please listen to this carefully and share it with others if we are to promote a constitution of the people, for the people, in this country.]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/%E0%B6%86%E0%B6%AB-%E0%B6%A9-%E0%B6%9A-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%80-%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%83-%E0%B6%AE-%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%9A-%E0%B7%83-%E0%B6%9D%E0%B6%A7%E0%B6%9A-%E0%B7%83-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%84-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B6%AF-%E0%B6%B0-%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%B4-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%BB-%E0%B6%B0%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA-the-constituents-of-a-constitution-gett</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907829e91f4e1bef6510e0d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/_kYmxgpHTGo" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Quiz and a Discussion on Free Education: How Can We Get This Right? 26th October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was an excellent discussion that will help many of our citizens and policymakers understand the education reforms needed to ensure that Free Education is, in fact, proper free education, as it is defined. It also emphasised the importance of promoting an educational and research culture so that all students who are willing and qualified can receive the education they seek and deserve, with quality and fairness. The 30-year war should not be used as an excuse, as it often has been by our...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/a-quiz-and-a-discussion-on-free-education-how-can-we-get-this-right-26th-october-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe3e7e49fb0f7021624c90</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:35:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/8SgTwxveu8E" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Constituents of a Constitution: Promoting Peace and Prosperity Session 1 - 12th October 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEADS  has initiated a process to educate the public about our Constitution. We have invited eminent personalities who are well-informed...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/the-constituents-of-a-constitution-promoting-peace-and-prosperity-session-1-12th-october-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ebe220942dccc5dded5532</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Aljj1xWCj0Y" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAHS Peradeniya: its History, Potential and What we missed by Chula Goonasekera 17th May 2023]]></title><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/fahs-peradeniya-its-history-potential-and-what-we-missed-by-chula-goonasekera-17th-may-2023-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6464f9d213f74ef969a883dc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:59:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copy of Adding Value to Ayurvedic Medicines by Geewananda Gunawardana: Discussed 23rd Feb 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This multi-disciplinary discussion, along with the sharing of personal experiences, was exceptional. If you listen to this and want to...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/copy-of-adding-value-to-ayurvedic-medicines-by-geewananda-gunawardana-discussed-23rd-feb-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f26506cbac1441ac480e30</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:57:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/cZDwaaeaKgQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purposeful Living: A Foundation for a Flourishing Society” by Dr. Ranjan LG de Silva 28th Sept 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are in the process of organising a second session, primarily a Q&#38;A, for the benefit of young professionals seeking guidance in...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/purposeful-living-a-foundation-for-a-flourishing-society-by-dr-ranjan-lg-de-silva-28th-sept-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d94bf6ef091a1617e130b1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:54:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/F8Ok2sB-GjQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooftop Solar plus Storage - a viable Option with Minimal Impact on Grid Stability” by Jeremy Fernando, Founder - Managing Director, Innovative Smart Solutions 21st Sept 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we navigate this transitional era of energy production—shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy—our President, AKD, recently...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/renewable-energies-rooftop-solar-plus-storage-a-viable-option-with-minimal-impact-on-grid-stabili</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d015490786a9f747a92484</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:10:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Development: Why Women and Children First by Nilmini Roelens (CEO – Solar Village SDG) Sunday, September 14, 2025]]></title><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/sustainable-development-why-women-and-children-first-by-nilmini-roelens-ceo-solar-village-sdg-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c6d4cd9ca2af2aa2333022</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:44:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/pZRC5oZ-Z14" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranil Wickremesinghe's Arrest - Democracy, Accountability and the Rule of Law by Brigadier Ranjan de Silva 7th September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe sparked a major media frenzy, both supportive and critical. Some argued that political...]]></description><link>https://www.srilankaleads.com/post/ranil-wickremesinghe-s-arrest-democracy-accountability-and-the-rule-of-law-by-brigadier-ranjan-de</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bd8e9ecb0467d4eabc5e4d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:05:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/OoXLSLx0EeY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chula Goonasekera</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>