damitha Lakmal Samarakoon's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

because peace is always better than confllict

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

i have been inlvolved with many social netwroks in since my school days , which has given me the opportunity to expereince the diverse views of people and appriciate them

i have experienced the bitter taste of two terrorist uprisisngs in sri lanka which has given me the insight on the importance of conflict resolution ,

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Asia

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Sri Lanka

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

project manager - energy

How many years professional experience do you have ?

6-10

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://www.practicalaction.org.lk

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Conflict Resolution, Culture, Development, Diplomacy, Economics, Education, Environment, Humanitarian Relief, Media, Organizational Development, Policing, Social Entreprenuership

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Budgeting, Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

energy poverty in soth asia