Preparation for Examinations amidst the Pandemic

Preparation for Examinations amidst the Pandemic

Oct 7, 2020

In view of the upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship Examinations and the Advanced Level Examinations, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) in consultation with the Department of Examinations took the initiative in formulating “Access to Examinations amidst Disasters”, a document encompassing guidelines and operational plans

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Sri Lanka Prepares for General Elections Amidst  COVID-19

Sri Lanka Prepares for General Elections Amidst COVID-19

Jul 24, 2020

In view of the upcoming General Elections, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) in consultation with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECoSL), took the initiative in formulating “Right to Vote Amidst Disasters”, a document encompassing guidelines and operational plans in conducting elections during

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CBi and A-PAD Cross Border Best Practices COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020

A-PAD’s connectivity in the region and globally has allowed networks to share best practices in preventing and responding to COVID-19 pandemic. A-PAD country platforms in the Asia Pacific Region connected immediately in sharing information, response, best practices and cross border logistic support. While

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Ensuring safety of students during the December 2019 local examinations

Ensuring safety of students during the December 2019 local examinations

Dec 9, 2019

A crucial event island-wide is the General Certificate of Examinations-Ordinary Level (G.C.E. O/L) which is held in December. Thus, ensuring the safety of students and effective conduct of the examinations despite the occurrence of disasters was seen as imperative. Complying to a request

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Launch of the Election document- Right to Vote Amidst Disasters

Launch of the Election document- Right to Vote Amidst Disasters

Nov 8, 2019

Prior to the Presidential Elections held on the 16th of November 2019, the Disaster Management Center worked jointly with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka and A-PAD Sri Lanka to launch a detailed national document. The said document comprised of guidelines and operational

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