Faculty of Research and Planning
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| Name | Mrs. M.P.R. Dhanawardhana |
| Designation | Deputy Director General |
| Official Telephone No. | +94-117601705 |
| Official Fax No. | +94-117601778 |
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Departments
Faculty Objectives
Create a scientific information base by meta-analysis of research knowledge to provide policy options on issues related to educational development
Promote action research at school level to improve practice, and strengthen the research capabilities of teachers
Disseminate research knowledge to all stakeholders in education
Enhance, quality efficiency and effectiveness of functions of the NIE through effective planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating the activities of the NIE
Establish and strengthen linkages with foreign agencies to obtain financial and technical support in order to improve the quality of education
The Department of Research and Development will initiate, promote, conduct and coordinate research surveys and investigations related to any aspect of the development of education. The major priority of the Department is policy research, for the purpose of meeting the objective of advising the Minister and the Ministry of Education, regarding plans, programmes and activities for the development of education in Sri Lanka.
The Department of Planning and Evaluation will, in accordance with the regulations made in the act, prepare the Corporate Plan for the Institute, Annual Implementation Plan and Annual Budget. It will also monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plans in relation to the attainment of the corporate level objectives of the Institute as well as the Faculty and Divisional level objectives.
The External Agencies unit is responsible for all matters related to foreign funded projects and will coordinate with relevant local and foreign agencies. In addition, this unit will coordinate all foreign scholarships and fellowships.