Lessons from the World in Managing Chaos and Conflict

Radio Talks series on Lessons in Conflict Prevention and

Managing Chaos for the average Sri Lankan Sinhala speakers on China Radio International.

CRI Sri Lanka produces and broadcast this program titled on every Friday on 97.9FM in Sri Lanka and world over on www at 21.30 hrs (16.00GMT).

About 10 case studies covering; Social, Political, Economic and Science is analyzed and discussed with a view to learning from the developments, success stories and mistakes of other countries.

Prof. Samitha W.M. Hettige is the main resource person in this series and it is directed by senior Radio Journalist Asoka Piyarathna.  

One Belt One Road (The Silk Road) : A Tool for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Sri Lanka

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One Belt One Road (The Silk Road) : A tool for Conflict Prevention in Sri Lanka.

Radio Talk Series (97.9FM Sri Lanka) (www.crisrilanka)

The awareness program on China Radio International by Prof. Samitha Hettige was initiated in 2017. 

Series one titled “The Silk Road Story” consisted of 10 episodes about the Ancient Silk Road and its linkages with the partner countries during the voyages of great Chinese Admiral Chen Ho and the conflict prevention and resolution experiences of Sri Lanka during that time period.

The episode on China – Kazakhstan relations from the time of ancient Silk Road till 2017 was one of the three nominees for the most investigative radio programs at the Presidential Media Awards 2018.

Series two titled “Winning Tomorrow Sailing the Silk Road” consisted of 40 episodes. Various aspects related to the 21^st century maritime Silk Road were discussed to raise awareness among Sri Lankans on how to use the Silk Road for Conflict Resolution and Prevention. 

Eminent persons including below from various fields ranging from Nanotechnology to Horse Racing was interviewed; Dr. Fred Medis, Dr. Senaka Dharmathilaka, Dr. Muditha Senerath Yapa, Admiral (Rtd) Tisara Samarasinghe, Ex Auditor General Sarath Mayadunne, Kithsiri Wanigasekera, Kalinga Indatissa P.C., Janaraj Peiris, Sunranjith Premadasa, Dr. Thushari Wickramanayake, Dr. Bandu Wijerathna and Ms Menaka Galgamuwa. Latest developments in China and other countries with regard to the belt and road initiative were also analyzed and discussed as lessons learned in Conflict Prevention and Resolution.

Series three titled “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) started on 7^th November 2018. The first discussion was with former Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka Dr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Ph.D. His vision on how Sri Lanka can reap benefits from the OBOR was discussed in-depth and the series continues.

The programs were produced by Tharindu Perera for China Radio International. It is directed by veteran media personality Seelarathna Senerath assisted by Ashoka Piyarathna.    © Prof. Samitha Hettige