Mr.H.G.K.N.Bandara

Biography

Mr.H.G.K.N.Bandara is a senior lecturer attached to the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. He is a researcher with interested areas of entrepreneurship development and poverty alleviation. He is capable to impact Knowledge of Student and Public in General, as well as undertake Research to empower mankind in Sri Lanka as well as World. 

Educational qualification

• Master of philosophy Degree (Economics)
• Master of Art Degree (Economics)

Bachelor of Arts ( Special ) Degree in Economics (First Class)

Appointments

• Economics Subject coordinator, (Special), 2019
• Former Assistant Director, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.
• Former Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya,
• Former lecturer, of institute of Business Administration,

Memberships and Awards

• Sport- university colours award –University of Kelaniya,
• Resource person  for Personality Development of TVET institutions and Schools,
• Chairman of Fixed Assets Survey of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission ( 2014 & 2017)
• Member of “Research steering committee” of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission. Since 2014 up to 2017,
• Member of National Coordinating Committee (NCC)-year 2018 & up to June 2019 of MSDVT & TVEC,
• Member of Resource person panel of QMS, Registration & Accreditation workshops 2017, 2018 & 2019 of TVEC,
• Member of “Lead Auditor Team of QMS (International Recognize Certified Auditor (IRCA)”, of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission,
• Member of “Quality Ambassador Team of QIS (Quality Improvement System)” of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission & MSDVT,
• Member of Sri Lanka forum of University Economists,

Research Interest

• Entrepreneurship development
• Rural Development & Agriculture
• Poverty alleviation

Research publications

• Bandara,H.G.K.N., (2019) “Entrepreneurship Development as a strategy for expansion of employment opportunities in the Rural Sector ( With special Reference to Kurunegala District) 20^th International Postgraduate Research conference (IPRC-2019),FGS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka’ 
• Premarathne.W.A.W.C, Bandara.H.G.K.N, Nanaykkara.P. (2017) “Study on Use of NVQ Certificates for Recruitment of Employees by Private Sector Employers ” Conducted by P&R division of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
• Jayathilaka.P.P.C, Bandara.H.G.K.N, Nanaykkara.P, Ganepola.M. (2013), “A Tracer study on Employability and Effectiveness of TVET Certificate Holders in -2011”  Conducted by P&R division of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC
• Bandara.H.G.K.N, UDayanga. H. K., (2011) “ A Study on Labour Mobility of Marketing Profession in Sri Lankan Insurance Industry (With Reference to General Insurance Industry)”, General Sir John Kotalawala Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri Lannka.
• Bandara.H.G.K.N, Banda.H.M.N., (2011) “Environmental Management and Community Participation (With reference to Kurunagala District)” 12^th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Study Universit OF Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
• Bandara.H.G.K.N, UDayanga. H. K. A., (2010) “Comparative study on Cost perception of Household electricity consumption in Sri Lanka,” National Energy symposium, Ministry of Power & Energy.
• Bandara.H.G.K.N, Chaturanga.C.D, Gunasena.T. (2010) “Study on the Garment Sector Employees Private Savings”    12^th  International conference on Sri Lanka Studies ( ICSLS ) Organized by Open University of Sri Lanka’  Colombo’
• Bandara.H.G.K.N, UDayanga. H. K., (2010)A Study on Government Fertilizer Subsidiaries (Especially Paddy Cultivation in Kurunagala District),University Of Vauniya” Sri Lanka. 

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

•  “Knowledge Co- Creation Program (Young Leaders) in Economic Administration (Industrial Development and Promotion)” conducted by the Japan international cooperation agency (JICA) in collaboration with Japan Overseas Cooperative Association (JOCA) and other related organizations. From 17^th November 2015 to 02^nd December 2015, under the international cooperation program of the Government of Japan. 
•  “Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course (Based on ISO 9001:2008) (This course A 17027 is Certificated by IRCA ) Conducted by Sri Lanka Standard Institute (S.L.S.I), Held on 10^th -14^th November 2014 at Narahenpita SLSI Office.
•  “UNEVOC – UNESCO International conference” Organized by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), held on 20, 21 and 22 February 2017 at Ramada Hotel at Colombo.
•  “Greening of job roles and curricula” Workshop of UNEVOC and co-organized with the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) in New Dhilhi, India from 04 to 08 March 2019.