National innovations significantly contribute to the wealth creation of a country. These innovations are fostered by the presence of a conducive national innovation eco-system. In such a case, our team focuses on enhancing the innovative performance and overall competitiveness by identifying the collaborations between the universities, government, and related institutions. We are particularly interested in improving the effectiveness of National Innovation systems within the country through identifying gaps, understanding best practices, proposing policies, and recommending actions.
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNALS
- Weerasinghe, R.N. and Jayawardane, A.K.W. (2019) ‘The Art of Crafting Actionable National Innovation Policy: The Case of Sri Lanka’ Journal of Economics and Business, 2(4), pp. 1226 - 1237. https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1992.02.04.163
- Weerasinghe, R.N. and Jayawardane, A.K.W. (2018) ‘University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation: Sri Lankan Experiences’ Annals of Spiru Haret University. Economic Series, 9(1), pp. 25-45.
- Weerasinghe, R.N. and Jayawardane, A.K.W. (2015) ‘Innovation and absorptive capacity: an empirical study of manufacturing SMEs in the Western province of Sri Lanka’ Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 3(1), pp. 76-84.
BOOKS
- Jayawardane, A.K.W., (2011). A Chapter on “Public-Private Sector Partnership” in “Technology Transfer and Small & Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries” eds K. Ramanathan, Keeth Jacobs and M. Bandyopadhyay, Centre for Science & Technology of the Non Aligned and Other Developing Countries, published by Daya Publishing House, Delhi.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
- Ramananyaka, A.I. and Jayawardane, A.K.W. ‘Sustaining technopolis in Sri Lanka’ in 3rd International Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2017.
- Weerasinghe, R.N, Jayawardane, A.K.W. and Deshani, A.L. ‘Systematic View of Innovation: Role of Universities in National Innovation System of Sri Lanka’, 13th International Conference on Business Management, 2016, pp. 772-786. https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2910246
- Weerasinghe, R.N. and Jayawardane, A.K.W. ‘University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation: Sri Lankan Experiences’ in International Conference of Inclusive Innovation and Innovative Management, Thailand, November, 2015, pp. 121-126.
ONGOING RESEARCH
- Assessment of the National Innovation System of Sri Lanka.
- Entrepreneurial success in High-Tech Venture Startups (HTVS): a Technological Innovation Systems (TIS) approach.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Jayawardane, A.K.W., Director General of the National Science Foundation, on secondment basis, has contributed,
● Effective progress monitoring and project management to meet set targets.
● Overall, in-charge in developing a strategic and comprehensive Corporate Plan 2019-2023 for NSF.
● Institution systems improvement through policy, 5S and quality circle concepts (on going).
- Jayawardane, A.K.W has contributed for development of policies and plans related to Higher Education being a Commission Member of the University Grants Commission.
- Jayawardane, A.K.W has been appointed as task Force member for the development of the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy to H.E. the President, June 2010. This document was approved by the Cabinet as the National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy 2011-2015 for Sri Lanka.
- Jayawardane, A.K.W has been a part of policy elements: Science, Technology and Innovation Culture for the development of Science and Technology Policy document. This document was approved by the Cabinet in June 2009 as the National S&T Policy for Sri Lanka.
- Jayawardane, A.K.W has worked as a panel member for drafting a National Policy Framework for Higher Education and Technical & Vocational Education appointed by the National Education Commission, published in June 2009.
- Jayawardane, A.K.W has been appointed as the Chairman of the Institute Industry Partnership Committee on Technology Management under the ADB Science and Technology Personnel Development Project.