The progress of a country is the result of collective efforts, and in the process that leads to progress, every party’s role is vital and hardly replaceable. The role of the country’s citizenry, in this process, is rather special, as it is a decisive factor leading to said progress, and also because they are a direct beneficiary of it. The more progressive a country is, the stronger its human resource gets, and the more efficient a country’s human resource gets, the greater that country’s chances of progressing.
According to the traditions of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the last auspicious time of this New Year celebration, which is dedicated to setting out for work, falls on 19 April, and a considerable share of the country’s workforce would officially commence their operations on that day. In this New Year, we need to remind ourselves of the importance of the people’s responsibilities as citizens and the human resource of the country’s workforce.
The truth is, Sri Lanka’s development, or any country’s development for that matter, was never a responsibility of one single party, and the part played by rulers and authorities, although indispensable, should go hand in hand with the country’s citizens’ contributions. One without the other would yield very little results.
Sri Lanka is currently dealing with many issues, including alleged environmental destruction in all parts of the country, increasing foreign debt, poverty, unemployment, and social and political systems that continue unchecked for decades, and the country needs change. In fact, the country is in need of many massive changes for it to progress or at least save itself from a likely economic and social collapse. These changes range from getting rid of social norms and misconceptions that prevent the people from changing their run of the mill lives to completely overhauling the existing political system that is more concerned about power and individual interests.
One of the reasons Sri Lanka has not made any significant progress in the recent past as far as politics, national economy, and society are concerned, is blame games that have become the final resort of almost all rulers and authorities. Even though the people have not resorted to it as much as those occupying the higher positions in the country, the opposition against the rulers and the authorities has suppressed an important truth, i.e. the people’s role in initiating change that goes beyond reminding the rulers and the authorities of their responsibilities. That change starts from within, and it is the attitudinal changes in individuals that lead to bigger changes. As the famous saying goes, one must strive to be the change they want to see in the world.
Raising a voice against rulers and authorities who have failed to deliver what they have promised is a democratic right of every citizen. As we commence our work on 19 April, let us keep in mind that the change we make at our workplace or home is the change that extends to the higher levels of society, and most importantly, sets an example for our future generations.
Fundamentals of human resource management identifies the human resource as the most essential resource among other forms of resources, because when all other resources merely make things possible, it is the human resource that makes things happen in actuality, and Sri Lanka is a perfect epitome of the fact that resources cannot necessarily build a country, especially when political and civic responsibilities are not fulfilled to put the resources to good use and to thwart corruption.
Needless to say that all that ails the higher levels of the administration is not the only factor that hinders the country’s progress. They also exist in the mid and lower levels, where the ordinary citizens’ involvement as service seekers and service providers is greater. In this context, change at the lower and mid levels of this system can cause a significant change, whether it extends to the higher levels or not. Put simply, the people have huge potential to make or spark most of the changes they need.
Let us continue to guide the rulers and authorities to fulfill their responsibilities and promises; in that endeavour, however, let us not forget that we too have a civic responsibility to do everything in our power to cause change. That is what would lead the country to a truly auspicious era.Starting with ourselves
16 Apr 2021
Starting with ourselves
16 Apr 2021
The progress of a country is the result of collective efforts, and in the process that leads to progress, every party’s role is vital and hardly replaceable. The role of the country’s citizenry, in this process, is rather special, as it is a decisive factor leading to said progress, and also because they are a direct beneficiary of it. The more progressive a country is, the stronger its human resource gets, and the more efficient a country’s human resource gets, the greater that country’s chances of progressing.
According to the traditions of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the last auspicious time of this New Year celebration, which is dedicated to setting out for work, falls on 19 April, and a considerable share of the country’s workforce would officially commence their operations on that day. In this New Year, we need to remind ourselves of the importance of the people’s responsibilities as citizens and the human resource of the country’s workforce.
The truth is, Sri Lanka’s development, or any country’s development for that matter, was never a responsibility of one single party, and the part played by rulers and authorities, although indispensable, should go hand in hand with the country’s citizens’ contributions. One without the other would yield very little results.
Sri Lanka is currently dealing with many issues, including alleged environmental destruction in all parts of the country, increasing foreign debt, poverty, unemployment, and social and political systems that continue unchecked for decades, and the country needs change. In fact, the country is in need of many massive changes for it to progress or at least save itself from a likely economic and social collapse. These changes range from getting rid of social norms and misconceptions that prevent the people from changing their run of the mill lives to completely overhauling the existing political system that is more concerned about power and individual interests.
One of the reasons Sri Lanka has not made any significant progress in the recent past as far as politics, national economy, and society are concerned, is blame games that have become the final resort of almost all rulers and authorities. Even though the people have not resorted to it as much as those occupying the higher positions in the country, the opposition against the rulers and the authorities has suppressed an important truth, i.e. the people’s role in initiating change that goes beyond reminding the rulers and the authorities of their responsibilities. That change starts from within, and it is the attitudinal changes in individuals that lead to bigger changes. As the famous saying goes, one must strive to be the change they want to see in the world.
Raising a voice against rulers and authorities who have failed to deliver what they have promised is a democratic right of every citizen. As we commence our work on 19 April, let us keep in mind that the change we make at our workplace or home is the change that extends to the higher levels of society, and most importantly, sets an example for our future generations.
Fundamentals of human resource management identifies the human resource as the most essential resource among other forms of resources, because when all other resources merely make things possible, it is the human resource that makes things happen in actuality, and Sri Lanka is a perfect epitome of the fact that resources cannot necessarily build a country, especially when political and civic responsibilities are not fulfilled to put the resources to good use and to thwart corruption.
Needless to say that all that ails the higher levels of the administration is not the only factor that hinders the country’s progress. They also exist in the mid and lower levels, where the ordinary citizens’ involvement as service seekers and service providers is greater. In this context, change at the lower and mid levels of this system can cause a significant change, whether it extends to the higher levels or not. Put simply, the people have huge potential to make or spark most of the changes they need.
Let us continue to guide the rulers and authorities to fulfill their responsibilities and promises; in that endeavour, however, let us not forget that we too have a civic responsibility to do everything in our power to cause change. That is what would lead the country to a truly auspicious era.Kapruka
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Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Automobile, Mother and Baby Products, Clothing, and Fashion. Additionally, Kapruka offers unique online services like Money Remittance, Astrology, Medicine Delivery, and access to over 700 Top Brands. Also If you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.Send love straight to their heart this Valentine's with our thoughtful gifts!