Distinguished Academics from Japan and Sri Lanka Visit LNBTI to Explore Future Collaboration

Distinguished Academics from Japan and Sri Lanka Visit LNBTI to Explore Future CollaborationLanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI) recently welcomed two distinguished academics – Dr. Priyantha Mudalige, Director of the Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance (SLILG), and Professor Saliya De Silva of Saga University, Japan – for discussions on potential academic and research collaborations.Both scholars hold doctoral degrees from Japanese universities and have previously engaged in academic initiatives organized by Professor Ananda Kumara, Vice Chancellor of LNBTI, during his tenure in Japan. Professor Kumara has held notable positions such as Founding Dean of Meijo University, President of the Sri Lanka Academics Association of Japan, and President of the Japan Association for Global Competence Education.Professor Saliya De Silva is widely recognized for his research on international labor migration, while Dr. Mudalige is an expert in decentralization and provincial-level service delivery in Sri Lanka.During their meeting with the Vice Chancellor, the scholars emphasized the importance of adapting Japanese best practices to address key developmental challenges in Sri Lanka. They expressed their shared interest in collaborating with LNBTI to bring innovative solutions and sought Professor Kumara’s guidance in shaping future joint initiatives. “Japan offers a wealth of practical models that can inspire positive change in Sri Lanka,” said Professor Ananda Kumara.“LNBTI is committed to building bridges between Japan and Sri Lanka, not only through IT education but also by supporting research and policy initiatives that can benefit our society as a whole.”