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Curriculum Vitae

Dr. SriGowri Sanker M. Sarma

E-Mail: srigowri.sanker@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Meticulous, hardworking, innovative and highly motivated professional researcher, and academic teacher. Skilled in development and disaster economics, impact analysis and comprehensive economic policy research using econometric and statistical models with specialization of General Equilibrium Growth Accounting Approach. Wealth of expertise and experience in developing countries’ economics, disaster risk reduction strategies, agrarian policy analysis and community based operational research and outreaching. Recipient of Japanese Government scholarship, several academic research awards, and numerous travel and research grants. Professional activities include Senior Research Officer and ministerial task force member on project evaluation and policy planning for the Government of Sri Lanka, Researcher and Research Economist of the Asian Disaster Reduction Centre, Japan, Research Fellow and Academic Staff member of the Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Japan under the Centre of Excellence (COE) programme, and Visiting Fellow, Sessional Academic Staff and Research Associate of School of Accounting, Economics and Finance of Deakin University, Australia. Self-motivated, prompt and enthusiastic. Multilingual, fluent in English, Japanese, Tamil and Sinhalese and well versed in computer applications and utilities.

OBJECTIVE

Contrast, evaluate and challenge academic and policy research positions in the field of comprehensive economic policy analysis under globalization and disaster risk economics.

EDUCATION ＆ HONOURS

ＧRADUATE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, KOBE UNIVERSITY, KOBE, JAPAN.
Doctor of Economics (PhD) (2000-2003) March 2003
•Subject: Comprehensive Economic Policy Analysis & Econometrics
•Honours: Recipient of Japanese Government Scholarship (MONBUKAGAKUSHO) to accomplish the PhD.

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS (MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE), CHENNAI, INDIA.
Master of Philosophy in Statistics (M.Phil) (1990-1992) March 1992
•Subject: Applied Statistics and Artificial Intelligence.
•Rank: Passed with 1st Class Honours.
•Honours: Recipient of Sri Lankan Students Scholarship for academic best performance.

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS (MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE), CHENNAI, INDIA.
Master of Science (M.Sc) (1988-1990) March 1990
•Subject: Applied Statistics
•Rank: Passed with 1st Class Honours.
•Honours: Recipient of Cambridge Students Scholarship for academic best performance during 1988-1989.

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS (MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE), CHENNAI, INDIA.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (1985-1988) March 1988
•Subject: Statistics
•Rank: Passed with 1st Class Honours.
•Honours: Recipient of Gnanaprakasam Statistical Prize for academic best performance during 1986-1987.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Geelong Campus, Australia
Sessional Academic Staff (Tutor)　March 2007 – Current
Research Associate (Casual)　March 2007 – Current
Visiting Fellow, October 2006 – February 2007

•Conduct tutorial classes for the MAE 201 unit (Competition and Industry) and assist & advice students on subject clarifications as and when demanded.
•Jointly Research with Senior Staff of the School (Assoc. Prof Gamini Herath and Assoc. Prof Phil Hone) and prepare a working paper and a journal article based on the research outcome.
•Learning the facts of Australian economy and regional deliberations.
•Actively participate in the school seminars and present the research outcome in the seminar.

Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.
Research Fellow, (Centre of Excellence (COE) Programme)
December 2003 – September 2006

•Teach Economic Policy Analysis, Statistics and Econometrics, and Regional Economic Integration to Graduate and Undergraduate students.
•Conduct research into Economic Policy and Regional Integration, Problems of Aged Population and Population Decrease, Environmental Concerns, and Globalization, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.
•Collect and analyze a diverse range of global data on Economies of Globalization through Econometric analysis, thus directly contributing to the new development paradigm.
•Preparation, presentation and publication of working papers and research reports based on research outcomes of the above issues. Present research papers at numerous international and domestic conferences on related topics, and publish them in internationally acclaimed refereed journals.
•Actively involved with organization of domestic and international conferences, symposia and workshops based on the COE objectives and research priority areas.

Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan.
Research Economist (Visiting) 　 December 2003-Present
Researcher 　 April 2003-November 2003
Researcher (Time Shared) 　 April 2000-March 2003

•Compile and produce the Annual Disaster Report since 2000 which analyzes past disasters in terms of economic and human development issues. Produced Concept Book on Total Disaster Risk Management at ADRC, Japan, detailing the most effective practices and methods.
•Advise ADRC research teams on suitable application of statistical packages and techniques to evaluate socio-economic disaster impacts and how to mainstream disaster risk reduction into regional and global development initiatives.
•Manage ADRC’s Natural Disasters and Socio-Economic database and perform statistical and econometric analysis to evaluate the socio-economic impact of natural disasters, climate change and early warning systems in the Asia region in accordance with TDRM (Total Disaster Risk Management) and ISDR (International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) concepts and objectives.
•Construct and produce relevant reports based on analytical data to disseminate the knowledge and awareness of disaster management and sustainable development in ADRC member countries.
•Assist and advise ADRC research teams on natural disasters and sustainable development, and develop and draft project proposals for external funding from USAID, ASEAN Foundation, UNDP and related associations for member country cooperative projects.
•Represent ADRC at several international forums and deliver Keynote addresses on Disaster Impact and Regional (Asia-Pacific) Economic Performance and Governance, including how to mainstream the disaster reduction into development process.

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI),
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Senior Research and Training Officer; November 1992 – March 1999

•Worked in the Statistical and Data Processing Division, Agriculture Resource Management Division and Agricultural Policy Planning and Evaluation Division of HARTI in the above capacity.
•Initiated and designed academic and action research studies, outreach programs and diplomas in the field of agrarian development. Functioned as coordinator, and researcher of these programmes.
•Served as resource person in various seminars, symposiums and workshops focusing on agrarian development, natural calamities and institutional strengthening.
•Provided vital investigation and research relating to the factors affecting agrarian development and rural integration.
•Served in inter-ministerial committees on subjects related to rural development and environmental resource management and in the panel of advisors.
•Supervised field surveys and designed proper statistical frameworks for data analysis and presentation, maintenance of statistical data archives and relevant upgrading.
•Delivered guest lectures (Sustainable Agriculture Development, Project Planning and Evaluation, Training Methodologies, Proper use of Statistical Techniques in Agriculture and Food Policy and Designing Field Survey and Data Collection Methods) in various national and international training programs organized for various stakeholders at national and local level.
•Published articles on agrarian and rural development in the popular science journal “Kamanalam” of the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Sri Lanka, targeting young professionals and policy planning officers.
•Provided professional support to the Head of the Division, deputizing him in his absence in my capacity as the deputy head of the division

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Geelong Campus, Australia
Sessional Academic Staff (Tutor)　March 2007 – Current

•Conduct tutorial classes for the MAE 201 unit (Competition and Industry) and assist & advice students on subject clarifications as and when demanded.


Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
COE Researcher & Lecturer December 2003 to July 2006
Teaching Assistant 　 April 2001 to March 2003

•Organised student centred weekly thematic seminars on Economic Policy Analysis and Econometrics.
•Taught Economic Policy, Statistics and Econometrics to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
•Guided students in preparing their Undergraduate and Graduate Thesis.

Open University of Sri Lanka, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Asst. Lecturer (Division of Mathematics, Faculty of Science)
April 1992 – November 1992

•Taught Applied Statistics, Automata Theory and Computer Applications to Undergraduate　students.
•Supervised their undergraduate final year (4th year) research projects..
•Functioned as the coordinator of the Tamil medium Distance Education programme in Mathematics.
•Produced Distance Education Course materials on Mathematics and Statistics for the undergraduate students.

PUBLICATIONS

1. REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES AND DISCUSSION PAPERS.

1. SriGowri Sanker, M.S., and Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “Empirical Analysis on General Equilibrium Performance of Agriculture Trade of Sri Lanka under Adjustment Policy Reform”, International J. of Economic Policy Analysis, Vol 1, October 2006, pp 1-24.

2. Yamaguchi Mitoshi, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Growth Accounting of Sri Lanka’s Agriculture with special reference to Fertilizer and Non-Agricultural Prices: Do Policy Reforms Affect Agricultural Development?” The Developing Economies; Vol. 45 (2); pp 194-219; Blackwell publishing Co., July 2007.

3. Yamaguchi Mitoshi, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Empirical Evaluation of Performance and Effect of Currency Devaluation under Policy Reforms on Sri Lanka’s Agriculture”, Japan J. Rural Economics, (accepted and forth coming, July 2007).

4. SriGowri Sanker, M.S and Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “The Empirical Reality of Policy Reform Instigated Currency Devaluation: Case of Sri Lanka's Agriculture and Development”, Discussion Paper No.0613, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, August, 2006.

5. Yamaguchi Mitoshi, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Impact Analysis of Effect and Contribution of Fertilizer and Non-Agriculture Prices in the Growth Accounted Sri Lanka’s Agriculture after Policy Reforms”, Discussion Paper No.0427, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, February, 2005.

6. Yamaguchi Mitoshi, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Empirical Analysis of Sri Lanka’s Agriculture in relation to Policy reforms with General Equilibrium Growth Accounting Approach (1970-1996)”, Discussion Paper No.0407, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan, June 2004.

7. SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Socio Economic Matrix and Economics of Agriculture of Sri Lanka with reference to Policy Reforms”, Rokkodaironshu (Journal of Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University), Vol.49, No.3, 2002.

8. SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Structural Adjustment Programs and Sri Lanka’s Agriculture: A General Equilibrium Growth Accounting Approach”, Rokkodaironshu (Journal of Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University), Vol.49, No.1, 2002.

2. PROJECT REPORTS & BOOKS

1. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Nakano Hajime. “Natural Disasters Data Book-2005: An Analytical Over View”. Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, March 2006.

2. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Ishii Takuzo, Koichi Shingo, and Yoshida Maki. “Natural Disasters Data Book-2004: An Analytical Over View”. Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, March 2005.

3. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Kurita Tetsushi, Ishii Takuzo, and Yoshida Maki. “Natural Disasters Data Book-2003: An Analytical Over View”. Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, March 2004.

4. Nishikawa Satoru, Yoshimura Fumiaki, SriGowri Sanker, M. S, and Ishii Takuzo. “Concept and Best Practices of Total Disaster Risk Management Approach”, Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, December 2003.

5. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Yoshimura Fumiaki, and Yoshida Maki. “Natural Disasters Data Book-2002: An Analytical Over View”. Cabinet Office; Government of Japan and Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, March 2003.

6. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Yoshimura Fumiaki. “20th Century Natural Disasters Data Book: Vol-2”. Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, March 2002.

7. Murata Masahiko, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “20th Century Natural Disasters Data Book: Vol-1”. Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, March 2001.

8. Giragama, W.M.G.B, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Development and Strengthening of Farmer Organizations through Farmer Conventions: Impact Evaluation of Anuradhapura and Matale Districts in Sri Lanka”-Official Research Series Publication, R-104, Published by HARTI, December 1999.

9. Jayathilake, T.N, and SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Follow-up Action on Livestock Development as a Component for Rural Development, Dairy Farming Systems and Economies of Dairy Production: Case study in Sri Lanka”, Published by CIRDAP, Dhaka, Bangladesh, November, 1996.

10. Jayaratne, W.A, Dharmaratne, T.A, SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Herath, H.M.J.K, and Razak, M.G.M. “Final Impact Evaluation of Kirindi Oya Irrigation Settlement Project: Socio-Economic Component” (ADB-IIMI-ARTI-University of Ruhunu Joint Study)-Published by IIMI, Colombo (H 17073 and H 17074), Sri Lanka, November 1994.

3. PAPERS PRESENTED AND IN THE REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.
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1. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “Sri Lanka’s Agriculture after Policy Reforms: An Empirical Evidence of Influence of Selected Policy Variables under General Equilibrium”, Proceedings of “19th Advanced Economic Study Series (AAES), Kobe University”, Organized by Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Japan in collaboration with School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Deakin University, Australia, in Kobe, Japan, 06-07 September 2006.

2. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Suzuki.K, Nakano.H, and Tsunozasaki, E. “Analytical Review of Underlying Risk Factors in terms of Economic and Human Development, and Strategies towards New Development Paradigm”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of papers of the International Disaster Reduction Conference, organized by Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Switzerland, at Davos, Switzerland, during 27th August – 1st September 2006. pp. 505-509. (Paper Presented by Co-Author Koji Suzuki).

3. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Giragama, W.M.G.B. “Damage due to Tsunami and Disaster Resilient House Construction Activities in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of papers of the 13th TIEMS International Conference, organized by The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS), Business Continuity Programme (BCP)-Korean Chapter, and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South Korea, at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, during 15-19 May 2006. pp. 2-12.

4. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Giragama, W.M.G.B. “Effect of M 9.0-26/12 on Sri Lanka: Socio-Economic Impact Evaluation of Sri Lanka’s Tsunami Disaster and Critical Review of the Needed Countermeasures”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of papers of the 13th TIEMS International Conference, organized by The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS), Business Continuity Programme (BCP)-Korean Chapter, and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South Korea, at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, during 15-19 May 2006. pp. 236-243.

5. SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Domestic Food Policy and Agricultural Alignment under the Adjustment Policy Reforms: A Case Study of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings (CD only) of International Conference on Guiding Food and Agricultural Marketing Policy in the Face of Changing Market Structures, Organized by the Food and Agricultural Marketing Policy Section (FAMPS) and S-1016 Regional Research Committee on Trade and Domestic Policy of the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA), at Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA during 21-22 March 2006.

6. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “Adjustment of Exchange Rate and Its Impact on Sri Lanka’s Agriculture under Policy Reforms”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of “50th International Conference of the Australian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society (AARES)”, Organized by AARES, in Manly Pacific, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 07-11 February 2006. p. 43.

7. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Jayatissa, R.L.N, and Seneviratne, D.G.P. “Performance, Consequence and Strategies in Relation to Rural Youth Out-Migration from Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka: A Critical Overview”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of COE/JEPA Joint International Conference: 4th International Conference of JEPA, organized by Japan Economic Policy Association (JEPA) and 21st Century COE Program of Kobe University, Japan at Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center, Japan during 17-18 December 2005. p. 91

8. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “Empirical Analysis on General Equilibrium performance of Agricultural Trade of Sri Lanka under Adjustment Policy Reform”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of COE/JEPA Joint International Conference: 4th International Conference of JEPA, organized by Japan Economic Policy Association (JEPA) and 21st Century COE Program of Kobe University, Japan at Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center, Japan during 17-18 December 2005. p. 96.

9. SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Global Dimensions of Disaster Impacts and Role of Disaster reduction in Sustainable Development with special reference to Strengthening Stakeholder Partnership: The Need of Platform for Public Private Partnership (PPPP)”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of World Conference on Disaster Reduction-Corporate Social Responsibility (WCDR-CSR), a follow-up event of Kobe UN-WCDR, organized by Global Forum on Disaster Reduction (GFDR), held in Mumbai, INDIA during 16-18 November 2005. p. 52.

10. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Senanayake, M.S. “Are Farmer Companies of Sri Lanka Successful in their Transformation into Economic Contributors?: Discussion on Relevant Policy Issues and Constraints”, Proceedings (CD only) (peer reviewed) of 1st International Conference on Business, Economics and Management; Organized by Yasar University; 16-19 June 2005; Cesme, Izmir, Turkey.

11. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “Growth Accounting for Sri Lanka’s Agriculture with special reference to Fertilizer and Non-Agriculture Prices: Does Policy Reforms Affect Agriculture Development?”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of 49th International Conference of Australian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society (AARES); 08-11 February 2005; Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. p. 94.

12. SriGowri Sanker, M.S. “Climate Related Disasters and their Impact on Development Initiatives”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of International Workshop on Water and Disasters; Organized by the Institute of Catastrophic Loss Reduction, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada; 12-14 December 2004, London, Ontario, Canada.

13. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Nishikawa Satoru, and Ishii Takuzo. “Impact of Natural Disasters on Sustainable Development with special reference to hydro-meteorological disasters.-Do they prevent development? Asian Perspective”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of International Conference on Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Changing Environment of the Monsoon Region; Organized by the United Nations University; 17-19 November 2004, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 194-207.

14. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Yamaguchi Mitoshi. “General Equilibrium Growth Accounting Approach to Review Policy Effects on Agricultural Sector: A Case Study of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of 3rd International Conference of Japan Economic Policy Association (JEPA); 13-14 November 2004; Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan. p. 47.

15. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Nishikawa Satoru, and Ishii Takuzo. “Natural Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Economic Development Management: An Asian Perspective”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of 11th Annual International Conference of TIEMS; 18-21 May 2004, Melbourne, Australia. pp 293-303.

16. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, Yoshimura Fumiaki, and Nishikawa Satoru. “Analysis of Impact of Natural Disasters on Sustainable Development and a Proposal for New Development Paradigm”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of World Congress on Natural Disaster Mitigation; organized by Institution of Engineers, India; World Federation of Engineering Organizations and Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India; 19-22 February, 2004, New Delhi, India. pp 19-25.

17. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Samarakoon, S.M.A. “Impact of Youth Labor Migration on Agriculture Sector of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of 1st Annual Sessions of Population Association of Sri Lanka, March 1998.

18. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Giragama, W.M.G.B. “Analysis of Climatic Parameters of Central Highland with regard to Agricultural Production”, Proceedings (peer reviewed) of 53rd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, December 1997.

4. POPULAR SCIENCE JOURNAL PAPERS

1. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “An Overview of the Agriculture Sector since Independence”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1998.

2. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Samarakoon, S.M.A. “The necessity of Participatory Approaches in Planning and Implementation of Development Projects”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1998.

3. SriGowri Sanker, M. S,“Cultivation of Medicinal plants in Sri Lanka: An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil), October/December 1997.

4. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Production of pineapple in Sri Lanka: An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil) October/December 1997.

5. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Importance of Women’s Health in Gender Equity”, Voice of Women (Tamil), June 1997.

6. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Rural Development Programmes and their Necessities: An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1997.

7. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Samarakoon, S.M.A. “The Fundamentals of AMA Concept” Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1997.

8. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Challenges Faced by the Agricultural Sector in Sri Lanka”, Kamanalam (Tamil), December 1996.

9. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “The Necessity to Introduce Accelerated Food Production Drive at School Level”, Kamanalam (Tamil), December 1996.

10. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Contribution of Youth Labour to Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka: An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil), September 1996.

11. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Trainer’s Attitudes towards Communication Procedures in Training Methodology”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1996.

12. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Milk Production and its Constraints in Sri Lanka”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1996.

13. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Fundamentals of Farmer Organizations”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March/June 1995.

14. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Training Methodology in Trainer Training-An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March/June 1995.

15. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Declining Situation of Agricultural Crop Diversification in Jaffna Peninsula”, Kovi Janathawa, (Sinhala), January 1995.

16. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Science and Technology in the Development Perspective”, Kamanalam (Tamil), December 1994.

17. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Declining Trend of External Agricultural Aids: An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil), December 1994.

18. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Re-Forestation in Sri Lanka: An Overview”, Kamanalam (Tamil), September, 1994.

19. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Market Situation of Agricultural Production”, Kamanalam (Tamil), September 1994.

20. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Project Formulation – A Guideline”, Kamanalam (Tamil), June 1994.

21. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Technological Innovation in Small Farming”, Kamanalam (Tamil), June 1994.

22. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Areca nut Production and its Marketing in Sri Lanka”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1994.

23. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Poverty and Poverty Alleviation–South Asian and Sri Lankan Perspectives”, Kamanalam (Tamil), March 1994.

24. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “North-West Water Resources and Irrigation Systems”, Kamanalam (Tamil), December, 1993.

25. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “An Overview of Statistical Procedures applied in the Agricultural Sector”, Kamanalam (Tamil), December 1993.

26. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, and Ravichandran, T. “Mango Production and its Export Market Potentials”, Kamanalam (Tamil), September, 1993.

27. SriGowri Sanker, M.S, “Sample survey and sampling Techniques”, Kamanalam (Tamil), September, 1993.

RESEARCH OUTPUT

1. RESEARCH REPORTS

1. “Declining Population and Food Problem under Globalization”, June 2006, submitted to Japanese Government through Kobe University’s Centre of Excellence (COE) programme. Co-Authored with Mitoshi Yamaguchi. (Unpublished) (English).

2. “Action Research on Credit Based Income Generation Projects for Rural Poverty Alleviation in the Mahawilachchiya Divisional Secretary area of Anuradhapura District in Sri Lanka”, March 1999, submitted to the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry; Government of Sri Lanka. Co-Authored with: D. Tennakoon, R.L.N. Jayatissa and S.M.A. Samarakoon, (Unpublished), (English).

3. “Performance Evaluation of Small Farmer Credit Programme given under Farmer Banks in Sri Lanka”, March 1999, submitted to the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry; Government of Sri Lanka. Co-Authors: R.L.N. Jayatissa and W.G. Jayasena, (Unpublished), (English).

4. “Identifying Feasibility of Location Specific Agro–Based Industries in Matale District in Sri Lanka”, March 1998, submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Government of Sri Lanka, under the Accelerated Food production Programme of the Ministry, Co-Authors: V. Sathgunarajah and R.M.G.K. Ratnayake, (Unpublished), (English).

5. “Programme to Strengthen Farmer Organizations as Farmer Companies”, April 1997, submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Government of Sri Lanka, Co-Authors: W.M.G.B. Giragama, P.D.J. Ananda and M.G.M. Razaak, (Unpublished), (English).

6. “Programme to Strengthen Farmer Organizations as Farmer Companies”, April 1997, submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Government of Sri Lanka, Co-Authors: W.M.G.B. Giragama, P.D.J. Ananda and M.G.M. Razaak, (Unpublished), (English).

7. “Assessment of NGO/NPO Performance and Compliance in the Nutrition Programme of the National Development Trust Fund”, November 1997, submitted to National Development Trust Fund (NDTF) of Ministry of Finance and Planning, Government of Sri Lanka Co-Authored with I. Tudawe, T. Ravichandran, S.M.A. Samarakoon and R.L.N. Jayatissa, (Unpublished), (English).

8. “Shifting of Agricultural Labour with Special Reference to Youth”, December 1996, submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Government of Sri Lanka, Co-Authored with W.G. Jayasena and S.M.A. Samarakoon, (Unpublished) (English).

9. “Potential of Vegetable Production in Central Province of Sri Lanka”, March 1995, submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry, Government of Sri Lanka, Co-Authors: W.M.G.B. Giragama, H.M.J.K. Herath, and W. Wickremasinghe. (Unpublished) (Sinhalese).

2. THESIS

1. “Impact of Structural Adjustment Policies (SAP) on Sri Lanka’s Agriculture: A General Equilibrium Growth Accounting Approach”, March 2003, PhD Thesis (Unpublished).

2. “EXPERTAN: An Expert System on Resource Management in Tamil Nadu State in India with Natural Language Interface”, March 1992, M.Phil Thesis (Unpublished).

3. “A Comparative study of Egg Yield and Egg Characteristics in relation to feed on commercial poultry farming in Madras”, March 1990, M.Sc Thesis (Unpublished).

3. ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS AND GRANTS

1. Natural Disasters and Economic Development: Overview of 2006 Disasters and their Impact-Funded by Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), Kobe, Japan – 300,000 JPY Period: from March 2007 to August 2007 (Principal Researcher).

2. Risk Integration into Poverty Reduction Strategies (A joint Research by Kyoto University, Japan, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, OYO International, Tokyo, Japan and ADRC, Kobe, Japan). Funded by World Bank. – 85,000 USD in Total (Member Researcher).
Period: July 2006 to June 2007.

3. Economic Development, Disaster Impact and Poverty Issues in the Small Island Developing States of Asia-Pacific Region (A joint Research with Kyoto University, Japan & SPAC, Fiji) – Funded by UN-ISDR (Principal Researcher). – 20,000 USD. Period: March 2007 to September 2007.

TRAINING ACTIVITIES

1. Visiting Researcher and Resource Person for the programmes of “Town Watching” and “Disaster Data Analysis” under the Community Based Disaster Management Training Programme jointly organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC), since 2001 to present in Kobe, Japan.

2. Resource Person for the Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM) annual training programme organized by Asian Disaster Reduction Centre in collaboration with UN-OCHA and ASEAN Fund, since 2002 in Kobe, Japan.

3. Resource Person in the Group of Research and Training Officers of HARTI who prepare the Training Manual for the Ministry of Justice, Constitutional Affairs, Ethnic Affairs and National Integration, Government of Sri Lanka on “Devolution of Power” in collaboration with NIPU during December,1998 to March 1999.

4. Resource Person in the Training programmes on “Farmer Company Development” held at Ambanpola (16th September,1998 and 03rd October,1998), Pitabeddara (21-23, October 1998), Thirappane (16-18,November, 1998) and Galewela (19-20, November,1998), in Sri Lanka.

5. Joint Coordinator and Resource Person for “Agriculture Officers’ Training” Programme in Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Government of Sri Lanka during 3rd-8th August, 1997.

6. Jointly Coordinated with District Secretary of Matale a one day symposium on “Development of Agro-based Industries and Future Potentials in the Matale District” organized by HARTI at Matale, Sri Lanka on 14th July, 1997.

7. Visiting Lecturer and Delivered Lectures on “Statistical Science and Data Analysis” to the SLPS recruits at SLIDA, Colombo, Sri Lanka during August and September 1993.

8. Consultant for the National Project on Professional Development of Graduates, From June to December, 1994, jointly organized by then Ministry of Policy Planning, Government of Sri Lanka and Post-graduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka.

9. Conducted “Evaluation Session of Farmer Conventions” in the Anuradhapura and Matale districts in Sri Lanka during 6-11 May, 1996 and 3-6 June, 1996 and Organized Briefing Sessions on “AMA” concept.

10. Coordinator and Resource Person in the “Farmer Conventions” at Thirapanne (24-25 June, 1995), Matale (7-9 July 1995) and Maha-Illuppallama(17-21 August,1995), Sri Lanka and Delivered Lectures on National Policy Framework.

11. Coordinator and Resource Person at the training programme on “Small Farmer Group Marketing”, organized by HARTI in Colombo, Sri Lanka, during 10-13 January, 1994; 29 November-2 December, 1994 and during 27-30 November, 1995.

12. Delivered Lectures on “Project Planning and Evaluation” and participated as a Resource Person at the Training Programme for “Trainers of Farmer Organization” (DOs & ACs of Department of Agrarian Services) at Maha-Illuppallama, Sri Lanka during 18-23 April, 1994 (Tamil Medium).

PARTICIPATION IN CAREER RELATED CONFERENCES /WORKSHOPS /SYMPOSIUMS/ EVALUATION MISSIONS

1. Member of the Organizing Committee and International Advisory Panel, and Key Note Speaker of International Conference on Disaster Reduction -Corporate Social Responsibility (ICDR-CSR), a follow-up event of Kobe UN-WCDR, organized by Global Forum on Disaster Reduction (GFDR), held in Mumbai, INDIA during 7-9 November 2006.

2. 19th Advanced Economic Study Series (AAES), Kobe University, Organized by Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Japan in collaboration with School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Deakin University, Australia, in Kobe, Japan, 06-07 September 2006.

3. Kobe Roundtable on Latin American Politics in Development Featuring IDB 2006 Report: The Politics of Politics, organized by the Research Institute of Economics and Business Administration (RIEB), Kobe University, at Kobe University, in Kobe, Japan, on 26th June 2006.

4. JICA session on Natural Disaster Management in the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), organized by World Bank and Government of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, during 28-30 May 2006.

5. 13th TIEMS International Conference, organized by The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS), Business Continuity Programme (BCP)-Korean Chapter, and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South Korea, at COEX in Seoul, South Korea, during 15-19 May 2006.

6. International Conference on Guiding Food and Agricultural Marketing Policy in the Face of Changing Market Structures, Organized by the Food and Agricultural Marketing Policy Section (FAMPS) and S-1016 Regional Research Committee on Trade and Domestic Policy of the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA), at Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA during 21-22 March 2006.

7. 50th International Conference of the Australian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society (AARES), Organized by AARES, in Manly Pacific, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 07-11 February 2006.

8. Chaired a session on Trade and International Economic Policy, Discussant of a paper in the “COE/JEPA Joint International Conference”: 4th International Conference of JEPA, organized by Japan Economic Policy Association (JEPA) and 21st Century COE Program of Kobe University, Japan at Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center, Japan during 17-18 December 2005.

9. Member of the Organizing Committee and International Advisory Panel, and Key Note Speaker of World Conference on Disaster Reduction-Corporate Social Responsibility (WCDR-CSR), a follow-up event of Kobe UN-WCDR, organized by Global Forum on Disaster Reduction (GFDR), held in Mumbai, INDIA during 16-18 November 2005.

10. Japan, USA and China Trilateral Symposium on Economic and Security Issues and Regional Stabilization in the Asia Pacific Region, organized by Kansai Keizai Doyukai, Japan; Harvard University, USA; Fudan University, China; and Japan Economic Policy Association., at Hotel New Otani, Osaka, Japan on 31st October 2005.

11. Chaired a Session on Agricultural Economics, been a Discussant in the 1st International Conference of Business, Economics and Management, Organized by Yasar University, in Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, 16-19 June 2005.

12. Public Symposium on International Seminar on Recovery, Organized by ADRC, Cabinet Office of Japan, JICA, UNDP, UN/ISDR, UN/OCHA, ILO, World Bank, ADRC., in Kobe, Japan, 12th May 2005 in conjunction with the launch of International Recovery Platform, as the outcome of Hyogo Declaration of UN-WCDR..

13. 49th International Conference of the Australian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society (AARES), Organized by AARES, in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 08-11 February 2005.

14. Sessions on Risk Communication, Recovery, Tsunami Evaluation and Living with Risk at 2nd United Nations World Conference on Disaster Reduction (UN-WCDR) organized by UN-ISDR, ADRC and Government of Japan in Kobe, Japan, 17-22 January 2005.

15. Emergency Tsunami Evaluation Mission of Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) in Sri Lanka (Galle, Hikkaduwa, Trincomalee, and Kinniya areas) and high-level discussions with Sri Lankan Government Ministers and Officials in Colombo, Sri Lanka as member of ADRC mission team; organized by ADRC, Kobe, Japan; from 29th December 2004 to 5th January 2005.

16. Inaugural Symposium of Center of International Joint Research for Economic Analysis and Policy (COREAP), Organized by COE Programme, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, in Kobe, Japan, 17th December 2004.

17. Panel Discussion of the International Workshop on Water and Disasters, Organized by ICLR, University of Western Ontario, Canada in London, Ontario, Canada, 12-14 December 2004.

18. 6th COE Workshop on Population Decrease and Food Problem, Organized by COE, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, in Kobe, Japan, 8th December 2004.

19. International Conference on Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Changing Environment of the Monsoon Region, Organized by United Nations University (UNU) Tokyo, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17-19 November 2004.

20. 3rd International Conference of Japan Economic Policy Association (JEPA), Organized by JEPA at Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan, 13-14 November 2004.

21. 4th COE Workshop on Population Decrease and Food Problem, Organized by COE, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, in Kobe, Japan, 31st August 2004.

22. Public Forum on Recovery from Catastrophic Disasters-Towards a safer world for all, Organized by UNU, Cabinet Office of Japan, UN-ISDR Secretariat, ADRC, in UNU, Tokyo, Japan, 24th August 2004 commemorating Disaster Prevention Day (1st September) and Disaster Prevention Week.

23. 3rd COE Workshop on Population Decrease and Food Problem, Organized by COE, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, in Kobe, Japan, 28th June 2004.

24. TIEMS 2004 11th Annual Conference, organized by TIEMS in Shire of Yarra Ranges, Melbourne, Australia, 18-21, May 2004.

25. Public Forum on Catastrophic Floods: Hidden Vulnerability of Mega Cities, Organized by UNU, Cabinet Office of Japan, UN-ISDR Secretariat, ADRC, in UNU, Tokyo, Japan, 23rd March 2004 commemorating World Water Day (22nd March) and World Meteorological Day (23rd March).

26. 2nd COE Workshop on Population Decrease and Food Problem, Organized by COE, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, in Kobe, Japan, 17th March, 2004.

27. Delivered Keynote Address and Member of the Panelists at the World Congress on Natural Disaster Mitigation, Organized by IEI(India), WFEO and Government of India in New Delhi, India, 19-22, February 2004.

28. International Symposium on Total Disaster Risk Management, Organized by ADRC/UN-OCHA/AEAN Foundation in Kobe, Japan, 2-4, December 2003.

29. Public Forum Living with Risk: Are we prepared for a big one, Organized by UNU, Cabinet Office of Japan, UN-ISDR Secretariat, WSSI, ADRC, in UNU, Tokyo, Japan, 4th October 2003.

30. Workshop on Total Disaster Risk Management, organized by ADRC/UN-OCHA/AEAN Foundation in Kobe, Japan, 10-13 June 2003.

31. Emergency Flood and Landslide Evaluation Mission of Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) in Sri Lanka (Southern and South Western areas) and high-level discussions with Sri Lankan Government Ministers and Officials in Colombo, Sri Lanka as member of ADRC mission team; organized by ADRC, Kobe, Japan; 5-11 August 2003.

32. World Water Conference-3 at Kyoto, Japan, 16-23, March, 2003 and functioned as Asst. Coordinator to the session Living with Risk, Organized by ADRC and UN-ISDR.

33. Regional Workshop on Total Disaster Risk Management, Organized by ADRC/UN-OCHA/AEAN Foundation in Kobe, Japan, August 2002.

34. Regional Workshop on Networking Collaboration of NGOs of Asian Countries for Disaster Reduction and Response, Organized by ADRC/UN-OCHA/ASEAN Foundation in Kobe, Japan, February 2002.

35. Regional Workshop on Internet GIS based Disaster Management Systems, Organized by ADRC in Kobe, Japan, April 2001.

36. Workshop on Research Proposal Development held at National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM), Atturugiriya, Sri Lanka during 9-11 October, 1998 organized by HARTI.

37. Workshop on Impact of Youth Migration on Agriculture: Causes and Remedies, Organized by Population Association of Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28th February-1st March, 1998.

38. Workshop on Promotion of Devolution Friendly Administrative Culture in the system of Public Administration in Sri　Lanka held at SLIDA, Colombo, Sri Lanka during 21-22, September, 1998, organized by NIPU and Ministry of Justice, Constitutional Affairs, Ethnic Affairs and National Integration, Government of Sri Lanka.

39. Training programme on National Economic Management, Organized by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2-4, December 1997.

40. Workshop on Corporate Planning for the Public Sector Organized by the ADB and Ministry of Finance and Planning in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 18th October, 1997.

41. Certificate course and intensive training on Usage of Arc/Info Software in GIS Applications, conducted by Center for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka., August 1997.

42. 2nd Workshop on Implications of WTO/GATT- SAPTA/SAFTA Concepts Organized by Ministry of Agriculture and lands at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 30th July, 1997.

43. Certificate course on The United Nations: 52 years of Service and its Future, at BCIS (Bandaranayake Center for International Studies) Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-31, July 1997.

44. International seminar on Micro Impact of Macro Economic and Adjustment Policies (MIMAP) in Sri Lanka, Organized by CIRDAP/IDRC/ARTI in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11-12 June 1997.

45. Seminar on Population and Food Organized by Sri Lanka Publication Association at National Library Service Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 9th July, 1997.

46. Seminar on Future of Plantations Organized by SLAE at SLAAS Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 17th June, 1997.

47. Workshop on Dissemination of Food Commodity price Information via Media conducted by Market and Food Policy Division of HARTI on 3rd April, 1997 at HARTI, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

48. Seminar on Challenges and charges in Agriculture on 30th January, 1997 organized by SLASS in Colombo.

49. Seminar on Corporate Plan Organized by HARTI at HARTI, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 22nd January 1997.

50. Symposium on Food for All Organized by HARTI and FAO at Savsiripaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 16th October 1995.

51. Seminar on Traditional Food Plants in Sri Lanka Organized by HARTI at HARTI, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 25th August 1995.

52. Seminar on Technology Transfer in Agriculture: Constraints and Solutions, Organized by SLAAS Section B, at SLAAS Auditorium, Colombo, Sri Lanka 27th July, 1995.

53. Workshop on National Consultation on People’s Participation for Sustainable Use and Management of Agricultural Resources, Organized by ANGOC in Manila and ARTI, Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 20th July 1995.

54. Seminar on Scientific Research and Presentation of Communications at the Open University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka on May, 30th, 1995.

55. Final Workshop of Rural Diversification Project Organized by the Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and International Development Research　Centre (IDRC), during 8-10 May,1995 at Habarana Lodge, Habarana, Sri Lanka.

56. Seminar on Sustainable Development in Irrigation, Power, Environmental and Coast Conservation, Organized by SLAAS at the University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 23rd December, 1994.

57. Workshop on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, Organized by Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS) at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), Colombo, Sri Lanka from 19-20 December, 1994.

58. Training Programme on Development of Training Materials using Modern Technology. Organized by UN-ILO, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-9 October 1994.

59. National Symposium on Policy Issues in Agriculture organized by HARTI and Ministry of Agriculture at HARTI, Colombo, Sri Lanka during 18-19 December, 1993.

SKILLS

• Possess strong Economic policy analysis ability utilising econometric models and Development of Agrarian Economy and Developing Policy measures to reduce Socio-Economic impacts of Globalization in the vulnerable economies of the Asia-Pacific region.

• Outstanding research project management, planning and statistical analytical skills.

• Extensive teamwork and inter-disciplinary research oriented work experience for the continued period of 15 years since 1992.

• Over 15 years of accumulated experience and sound analytical skills, in the field of econometric and statistical analysis, disaster economics, agrarian and regional development and policy research with relevant academic qualifications, and international experience.

• More than seven years of academic research and teaching experience, especially to Graduate and Undergraduate levels students in the subject areas of Statistical Inference, Automata Theory and Econometrics.

• Proficient in the use of microcomputer; spreadsheet, word processing and graphic presentation applications, Statisticl Packages like SPSS, & TSP, GIS related disaster management systems, socio-economic impact analysis of natural disasters and usage of high level statistical techniques for database management and econometric models, in an independent or LAN environment.

• Team building, negotiation and project management capabilities employed locally and internationally. Highly skilled in developing project proposals for international funding agencies.

• Experienced in operational research in developing economies of the Asia-Pacific and outreaching the results to wide range of stakeholders at international, national and local levels..

• Passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1. JLPT is the only authenticated Japanese Language Proficiency Test in the world, administered by AIEJ (Association of International Education in Japan).

• Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Expert systems with the use of Prolog.

• Fluent (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) in English, Japanese, Tamil and Sinhalese languages. Worked with many international experts and Japanese academia communicating bilingually. Provided simultaneous interpretations and translations in numerous team-work situations, thus facilitating smooth and efficient information exchange in multicultural and multilingual situations. In particular, functioned as Translator and Interpreter from Japanese to Tamil, and from Japanese to English at various occasions in Japan and abroad.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Economic Policy and Agricultural Economics

1. Member of Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES).
2. Member of The Economic Society of Australia;
3. Member of American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA).
4. Member of Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES).
5. Member of International Association of Agriculture Economics (IAAE).
6. Member of Japan Economic Policy Association (JEPA).
7. Life member of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS).

Disaster Economics, Governance and Management

1. Founding Member, Member of Advisory Council and Core Group of Global Forum for Disaster Reduction (GFDR), India.
2. Regular Member of The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS).
3. Member of Japan Society of Natural Disaster Science (JSNDS).

POSITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

1. Member of the Advisory Council and Core Group of the Global Forum for Disaster Reduction (GFDR), based in Mumbai, India (http://www.gfdr.org) and Member of the International Programme Advisors of the World Conference of Disaster Reduction (WCDR) of the GFDR (http://www.wcdr.gfdr.org) since 2005.

2. Functioned as the Volunteer Foreign Resident Monitor of the Hyogo Prefecture Government, Japan, April 2000 to March 2005. Foreign Resident Monitors function as a catalyst and link officers between foreign residents in a particular area and the division/city/prefecture governments.

3. Functioned as Managing Editor of “Sri Lanka Journal of Agrarian Studies”-bi-annual international refereed journal published by HARTI. Held this position from January, 1997 to March 1999.

4. Functioned as a Committee Member and Secretary to the Committee formulating “Corporate plan for HARTI from 1998-2001” since August 1997 to March 1999.

5. Executive Committee Member of Research and Training Officers (R & TO) Association and Independent Workers Union of HARTI, and General Secretary of the R & TO Association from 5th December, 1997 to March 1999.

6. Member of Executive and Management Committees of Integrated Voluntary Service Organization (IVSO), a NGO in Sri Lanka that promotes racial harmony through community and skills development projects from November 1995 to March 1999, Treasurer of IVSO November 1995 to 20th July, 1996, Acting President of IVSO from 21st July 1996 to 31st March 1999.

7. Member of Asian Water Management Net Work (ASIAN WATMANET).

8. Member of various Ministerial Task Forces for the Ministry of Agriculture and other line Ministries of Government of Sri Lanka that formulated and evaluated Agrarian and Rural Development Programmes and prepared the National Agriculture Policy Framework from 1993 to March 1999.

PERSONAL PROFILE

1. Marital Status: Married and living with wife and two children aged 7 and 4.
2. Residential Status: Australian Permanent Resident.
3. Citizenship: Citizen of Sri Lanka. (Will receive Australian Citizenship as soon as eligibility is acquired).
4. Date of Birth: 14th November 1964
5. Age: 42 Years
6. Gender: Male
7. Language Ability: Fluent in English, Japanese, Tamil and Sinhalese.

OTHER RELATED INFORMATION

1. Willing to travel widely and enjoy working in a challenging and multi-disciplinary environment which highlights community centred programmes that bring opportunities to the weaker and under represented societies.

2. Participated in numerous Japanese middle school events, meetings and assemblies, and discussed and raised awareness of Disaster vulnerability in the Asia region with students.

3. Able to function in diverse team environments, easily forming good rapport with colleagues with a good sense of humour.

REFEREES

1. Assoc. Prof. Gamini HERATH
Associate Professor of Economics
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Deakin University
Pigdons Road
Waurn Ponds, VIC 3217, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 3 5227 3306, Fax; +61 3 5227 2151
e-mail: gherath@deakin.edu.au

2. Assoc. Prof. Philip HONE
Associate Professor of Economics
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Deakin University
221 Burwood Hwy
Burwood, VIC 3125, AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 03 92446530 Fax: 03 92446283
e-mail: philip.hone@deakin.edu.au

3.　Prof. Mitoshi YAMAGUCHI
Professor of Development Economics, Population, Globalization and Agriculture Policy
School of Economics Management and Information Science
Onomichi University
1600 Hisayamada, Onomichi Shi, Hiroshima Ken
JAPAN 722-8506
Ph: +81-848-22-8311; Fax: +81-848-22-5460
e-mail: yamaguchi@onomichi-u.ac.jp

4. Prof. Yasuhide TANAKA
Dean of Graduate School of Economics and Professor of Economics and Industrial Policy
Graduate School of Economics
Kobe University
1-2 Rokkodai Cho, Nada Ku, Kobe Shi, Hyogo Ken
JAPAN 657-8501
Ph:/Fax: +81-78-803-6803
e-mail: tanaka@econ.kobe-u.ac.jp

5. Dr. K. Ramanathan
Coordinator - Postgraduate Programs in Operations, Quality, and Engineering Management
School of Management (Parramatta Campus)
University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797, South Penrith Distribution Centre,
NSW 1797, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61-2-96859091 or +61-2-96859631
Fax: +61-2-96859598 or +61-2-96859678 　　　　
e-mail: k.ramanathan@uws.edu.au

6. Prof. Yugiro OGAWA
Professor of Environment and Disaster Research (Former Executive Director, ADRC)
College of Environment and Disaster Research
Fuji Tokoha University
325 Obuchi, Fuji Shi, Shizuoka Ken
JAPAN 417-0801
Ph:/Fax: +81-545-37-2105 　
e-mail: ogawa@fuji-tokoha-u.ac.jp