PROPOSED RESEARCH CENTRE And Research Training Facility HUB OF ASIA

PROPOSED RESEARCH CENTRE And Research Training Facility HUB OF ASIA Dr. Nimal Hettiaratchy Ph. D. Cornell University Ithaca NY Ex: UNFPA Country Director for the Sudan UNICEF State Representative for UP in India

PROPOSED RESEARCH CENTRE And Research Training Facility HUB OF ASIA Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka Wednesday, September 09, 2015 During Last 4 Decades PU Rank Dropped From 52 to 2467

Comparison of Ranking and Position of Sri Lanka Ranking of Universities in the World in July 2012 Academic Institution World Rank Harvard University 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 Stanford University3 University of California Berkeley4 Cornell University5 University of Minnesota6 University of Pennsylvania7 Ohio State University University of Colombo University of Moratuwa University of Peradeniya University of Sri Jayawardenepura University of Kelaniya University of Ruhuna University of Jaffna Open University of Sri Lanka Rajarata University Sabaragamuwa University Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology10546 (Total number of Universities in the World Ranked in this Ranking is over 20000)

Ranking Web of World Universities Top South Asia (First 30 of 100 Universities) July 2012 Continent RankAcademic Institution World Rank 1Indian Institute of Technology Bombay491 2Indian Institute of Technology Madras512 3Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur613 4Indian Institute of Science Bangalore705 5Indian Institute of Technology Delhi888 6Lahore Univ. of Management Sciences - Pakistan1,280 12University of Colombo1,682 14University of Moratuwa2,011 25Bangladesh Univ. of Engineering & Technology2,398 27University of Peradeniya2,467 28Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati2,486 29Delhi Tech. Univ. Delhi College of Engineering2,504 30Agricultural University Peshawar2,524

Why we Failed? Underdeveloped Research Culture Underdeveloped Research Culture No professional category of RESEARCHERS No professional category of RESEARCHERS Poor or lack of research productivity of faculty (awards, recognition, publications, presentations, patent rights) Poor or lack of research productivity of faculty (awards, recognition, publications, presentations, patent rights) Little/none research and teaching facilities Little/none research and teaching facilities Inadequate services including library, computer Inadequate services including library, computer and other modern teaching and research equipments. lack of collaborations with other first-tier research institutions. lack of collaborations with other first-tier research institutions. lack of outreach and extension (dissemination, conferences) lack of outreach and extension (dissemination, conferences)

AuditoriumWith Translation & VideoConferencingFacility Research Training Centre Fully Equipped IT Complex Including Net Working & Video Conferencing Facilities & WiFi Environment Research Administration Administration ResidentialFacility LanguageLaboratory Research Laboratory, Library And Printing Press Main Components of The Proposed Research and Research Training Facility

Finance and AccountSupportand Cash Flow Management Alumni Centre and Membership Drive Local & Abroad ResearchPublicationandDissemination Services Both National and International Parking Facility Cafeteria Standby Power Generation Plant Media, Public Relations And Publicity Unit Ancillary Services

Elements of the Concept Paper Historical Background Historical Background Assessment of Current Status and Identification of Issues Assessment of Current Status and Identification of Issues Justification of the Proposed Project Justification of the Proposed Project Study of Feasibility, Doability, CBA and CPA Study of Feasibility, Doability, CBA and CPA Expected Functions and Deliverables Expected Functions and Deliverables Project Plan, Phases, and Time Horizon Project Plan, Phases, and Time Horizon Management Structure Management Structure Project Staff Project Staff Typology Exercise Typology Exercise Project Implementation Plan Project Implementation Plan Funding Requirements Funding Requirements Fund Raising Strategies Fund Raising Strategies Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism Audit Plan Audit Plan

Important Governing Principles Strong IEC (Integrity, Efficiency and Competency) Strong IEC (Integrity, Efficiency and Competency) Teamwork Teamwork Commitment Commitment Dedication Dedication Capacity Building with Constant H R Development Capacity Building with Constant H R Development Well Designed Monitoring & Evaluation System Well Designed Monitoring & Evaluation System Watch Dog Watch Dog Additional Financial Resources Additional Financial Resources Wider Partnership Wider Partnership Behavior Change Communication Behavior Change Communication

PROPOSED RESEARCH CENTRE And Research Training Facility HUB OF ASIA Dr. Nimal Hettiaratchy Ph. D. Cornell University Ithaca NY Ex: UNFPA Country Director for the Sudan UNICEF State Representative for UP in India