Turning Training into Action

Mr. Dassanayake has taken an innovative and inclusive approach to these training sessions, particularly on the targeting and selection of participants. He has prioritized certain sectors and fields which are particularly vulnerable to corruption. The selection of participants was done through a voluntary Google form, ensuring that those most eager to learn were given the opportunity to do so. His sessions have been praised for their relevance and impact, particularly his use of real-life examples, such as the story of an individual who had to bribe an officer to retrieve a relative’s body at the time of death. Such stories highlight the devastating effects of corruption on ordinary people.

One of Mr. Dassanayake's key strengths is his ability to adapt his training methods to the audience. “Through the JURE TOT training, I was made aware of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore through my sessions, I consistently link the Anti-Corruption Act with other important areas such as the SDGs and the Right to Information Act, making the training sessions more accessible and meaningful to participants.” Further, with insights provided by the JURE project, he would like to attempt training the private sector on anti-corruption through resources mobilized from the private sector itself.