About Us
Knowledge Is Power
The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy is an independent institution which will function within the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and the Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation Act (Law No.2 of 1975 Parliament Act)
It offers post-graduate programmes in Leadership and Public Policy for Sri Lankan and international students.
The Academy will initially offer Post-graduate Diplomas in the disciplines specified. Eventually it will also offer Masters Programs. The Courses will target graduates and those with an equivalent professional qualification, as well as mid-career professionals. We are looking for public servants, government officials, corporate executives, civil society leaders and academics.
The Academy has adequate physical and human resources to conduct high quality programs, and it has an experienced Expert Resource Panel of eminent persons.
A Strategic Advisory Panel of international experts will guide and advise the BALPP in its journey.
Registration of the BALPP as a separate academic institution is underway. Simultaneously the BALPP will be applying for accreditation with the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.
Our Vision Includes ...
- Creating a new generation of ethical competent leaders
- Forging academic & research partnerships with reputed institutions
- Knowledge sharing through policy dialogues
Our Mission
The Mission of the new Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy will be to provide resources and state-of-the-art training for cutting-edge leadership programs, aiming to build a generation of new leaders suited to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
- The Mission of the new Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy will be to provide resources and state-of-the-art training for cutting-edge leadership programs, aiming to build a generation of new leaders suited to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
Our Aims
Inspiring students to have a shared vision, and equipping them with skills & competencies needed for ethical and value-based
leadership.
Providing thought-leadership for policy-makers and leaders, using scientific and evidence-based strategies in keeping with global standards.
Creating a new generation of innovative professionals who will challenge existing norms and systems, and contribute towards holistic development of the nation.
Facilities:
Classrooms
Library
Reference Centre
Auditorium
Self-Study Area
Cafeteria
Facilities:
- Self-Study Area
- Library
- Auditorium
- Cafeteria
- Classrooms
- Class rooms
- Library, Reference Centre
- Auditorium
- Self Study Area
- Cafeteria

