BALPP Policy Brief: Leadership Lessons from China & India for Sri Lanka 📈

The Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy (BALPP) has released a strategic brief, "Policy and Power," comparing the development trajectories of the region's two giants to provide a roadmap for Sri Lankan governance. • Global Strategies: The brief analyzes China’s centralized, long-term strategic planning alongside India’s democratic, reform-driven economic expansion. It examines how these differing leadership structures influence national transformation and policy continuity. • Key Focus Areas: • Relationship between leadership models and national development. • Institutional capacity and strategic autonomy. • Comparative governance approaches for sustained economic advancement. • Recommendations for Sri Lanka: The brief highlights the urgent need for strengthening governance frameworks and building institutional resilience. It advocates for "selective adaptation" of international best practices, ensuring they are anchored in democratic accountability and tailored to Sri Lanka's specific context. • Conclusion: The publication, based on high-level roundtable discussions, aims to inform long-term development planning and strategic leadership in Sri Lanka. _Summary based on BALPP policy brief data (February 2026)._