ICBI 2022
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Item Stolen Asset Recovery - An End to Public Fund Mismanagement by PEPs: Applicability of Learned Lessons to Sri Lankan Context(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Ranasinghe, R.S.L.B.Allegations into corruption and public fund mismanagement, and consequentially, money laundering, have reportedly increased at a rapid rate in Sri Lanka. The country predominantly relies on Conviction-Based procedures to curtail such cases. While a rudimentary legal framework is in place, the case success rate for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) has been discouraging. UNODC and UNCAC-backed Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative provides for Non-Conviction Based (NCB) Confiscation, which was initially recommended for local implementation. The study aims to explore and assess the applicability of the Non-Conviction Based confiscation procedure as a legal remedy. A qualitative single case study method is used, and the case analysis is conducted under the holistic approach. The case study selected is from a country that relies on a similar English Law driven common law system for criminal prosecution. Legal applications made in the selected country to foster NCB, can be provisionally applied in the local context due to similarity in the existing framework. Holistic analysis into legal, political, social, and economic impact reveals possible consequences that can be expected in Sri Lanka post-application. The study ensures that the SDG 16 is achieved as far as the specific targets of Substantially reducing corruption and bribery and Developing effective, accountable, and transparent institutions are concerned. The study sets the framework and identifies potential barriers to implementing NCB to address legal and social barriers and to accomplish the universally compatible application.Item Facing The Tidal Wave of Digital Divide to Foster Virtual Learning Amidst Inequalities: A Facet of Quality Education(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Ranasinghe, R.S.L.B.Despite the use of technology in Higher Education being already in existence, such technological means were limited in context and were merely used in supportive or secondary scope. However, owing to the barriers brought forth by CoViD-19, HEIs shifted entirely to virtual learning, and the continuity of predominantly relying on virtual means was seen throughout the past years, surpassing the pandemic period. ADB had identified detrimental rates of technological accessibility and inequalities in the region in this outset, and the GoSL initially took corrective measures in response to isolated cases of accessibility. Inequalities faced by adult learners had not been studied to material effect. The study aims to identify the digital divide among the concerned population in two broad categories, Internal Accessibility and External Accessibility, with the objective of bringing forth solutions in par with Global Education Coalition aims denoted under SDG 4: Quality Education.Primary data into the internal and external accessibility of adult learners is collected from a stratified random sample using a questionnaire and analyzed through data categorization into a matrix.Each quadrant in the matrix is matched to a predetermined solution that goes in-line with the aims of Global Education Coalition. The study ensures that the existing digital divide and inequalities, are properly identified, and dealt with in accordance of UN guidelines to achieve SDGs. As the digital divide and resource distribution inefficiency are significantly present in the region, findings and the recommended solutions may be replicated in and outside the country.