Maithri’s Manifesto Launched: It Is For Provider Government With A Vision
By Hema Senanayake –December 20, 2014
Hema Senanayake
The government could be an economic facilitator or provider. Economists usually prefer to have a facilitator government due to a fundamental reason which is linked to an efficiency factor. However, what Maithri has promised us is a “Provider” government at least in the first 100 days, but it has a vision. That would be a better beginning in view of the economic difficulties faced by wage earners and businesses of all categories except a few. But a gradual transition to a more facilitating role would be a must in order to ensure a vibrant and dynamic economy.
The manifesto published in the language of Sinhala is an interesting document. In the document there are 100 promises which are to be implemented within the first 100 days. For example, the very first proposal is to increase salaries of government employees by Rs. 10,000/= per month and half of it would be paid with the February salary. Once all adjustments are done the balance Rs. 5000/= would be paid with due arrears.Read More
Maithripala Sirisena’s 100 Day Work Programme; Detailed Diary Description
January 2015-December 20, 2014
Saturday January 10
The new President, Maithripala Sirisena, will take his oath of office
Sunday January 11
A Cabinet of not more than 25 members, including members of all political parties represented in Parliament, will be appointed with Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister
Monday January 12
In order to strengthen democracy, a National Advisory Council will be set up inclusive of representatives of parties represented in Parliament as well as Civil Society organizations.
Monday January 19
Parliament will meet
Tuesday January 20
The Standing Orders will be amended and, in terms of Proposal 67/10 now tabled in Parliament, Oversight Committees will be set up comprising members of Parliament who are not in the Cabinet will be established and their Chairmanship will be given to representatives of all Ministers in consultation with the leaders of all parties represented in Parliament.Read More
