Sunday, July 30, 2017

How to Improve the Quality of Our Legislators

by Prof Rajiva Wijesinha-Jul 30, 2017

( July 30, 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Let me begin with some very simple concepts, since these will help us to understand what exactly we should aim for in trying to improve the quality of our legislators. First, we should examine the role of Parliament, what it is meant to do, and how it can do this effectively. Second, we should examine the role of Parliamentarians, and what is required for them to fulfil their roles effectively.