Bman wrote:

I am OK with 10~20% ripoff as long as things get moving... I think we can afford that without too much of a problem. We need the electricity badly...

Ripoffs are done with happy government cooperation
My electricity bill has items like "debt retirement charges", "transport charges", "infrastructure development charges" and more in addition to the cost of the electricity and taxes..
Things which rarely, if ever, appear on a SL bill

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I believe this is your point of view and not Champika’s. Please correct me if I have misunderstood.

well that's my view.

not sure what Chapika's view is. But he catergorised BOO as mafias.
listen to the video link the from perl. at the end part you will hear Champika talking about mafia.
http://www.theacademic.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9748&start=0

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Now we have both Kerawalapitiya and Norochcholai moving. I strongly feel it is good to have both since we are not self sufficient and would need lot more with the development and in the short term, for next decade. We also should not loose sight on Solar / Wind etc. for the long term which is what all environment friendly

We could have avoided Kerawalapitiya. But BOO lobby is too powerful for us to stop it. Now it is too late we have to live with it and pay for it for rest of our lives.

If you see below our power stations we have spending a lot of money to buy back the expensive BOO running on Fuel Oil. (AES, ACE Asia power etc...)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_Sri_Lanka

Norochcholai coal power would be much cheaper and it suppose to produce 900MW. When we reach that peak the Trinco power station could be planned to come up. Upper Kotmale hydro is in progress. We can even plan some extensions to Norochcholai. My opinion is Kerawalapitiya is a wrong decision becuase power from Oil/LNG is much expensive compared to coal.

All of BOO power plants running on expensive oil, came up due short sighted (& corrupt) leadership of CBK.  She should have gone for Coal a decade ago. Continuing the mistakes of CBK, means we never learn from our mistakes.

Negambo

Read with interest, thanks


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MAC1 wrote:

The final phase of the Kerawalapitiya Thermal Power Plant opened on last Thursday. will add another 100 mega watts to the national grid. The total capacity of the power plant is 300 mega watts.  

As Champika mentioned this Thermal Power Plant is owned by a Mafia.
these are privately owned and government pays for the electricity generated.

Mafia is fine as long as we Sri Lankans get electricty.  

Seriously which mafias, he was referring to, and was there an alternative suggestion.

Everything is owned by a mafia. In fact if they were as efficient as the italian mafia, then it can be a good thing.

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Everything is owned by a mafia. In fact if they were as efficient as the italian mafia, then it can be a good thing.

Looking at how some of the privalet power suppliers are madeup, ACE Power (for example) is a joint venture between Aitken Spence and Caterpillar. Asia Power was British/Dutch/Japanese venture with the financing arm of IMF I think.

If you dig deep enough in the other private firms, I am suer you will probably find that somewhere along the line, some foreign mafioso has come by and financed these projects where either (a) SL cannot afford to finance it alone or (b) the local private companies are simply not big enough to do so either - The irony is, even if they DID or were able to finance it independently , there would be no end of opponents brandishing "Down with the Mafia, Down with Corruption" signs and parading around the Lipton Circus !

Anyways, I guess you are saying that all these conglomerates are in fact, Mafia-like

I do agree with you., all these global giants like Coca Cola, J&J, IBM, local conglomerates like Keells, Hayleys, Laugfs,  and the like are bent on the bottom line, making good for their investors and CEO bonuses .. Not forgetting taking over the world and it's resources for their use - by financing projects like this, which can only hamstring the independent development of poor countries

That is in essence what I meant. Don't forget the CTC and what they do to potential new entrants.

Hi Everybody,

Interesting interview
Take some time out to view the interview “Ada Derana” 360 had with Namal Rajapaksha, aired last night & its on line. There are some things to take home for the young.

Politics is a profession and there is an art and a science of engaging in it. If you look at this interview in an assessment center situation, where you are the assessor, how would you asses him as a young political figure.

1) Effective communication
a.    Verbal
b.    Expressions
c.    Body language    

2) Problem solving
a.    Understanding the problem (question posed)
b.    Solutions offered
c.    New (innovative) thinking
d.    Firmness in opinion


3) Future
a.    Understands and assess the present status quo
b.    Understand the environment and looks to the future
c.    Understand the future challenges and opportunities


4) Innovative thinking
a.    Capable of thinking out of the box & Acts as a change catalyst
b.    Builds enthusiasm and support for change & Implements many of the ideas and aspects of change


5) Leadership & Team vision
a.    Creates a Team Vision


6) People focused

What would be your rating for each of the areas? (6- Excellent,  5-Proactive,  4-Reactive,
3-Aware but noncommittal,  2-Absent,  1-Negative)

Criteria
                    1-Negative       2-Absent           3-Aware but noncommittal    4-Reactive             5-Proactive    6- Excellent
1)Effective
communication                        

2)Problem solving                        

3)Future                        

4)Innovative thinking                        

5)Leadership & Team vision
                        
6)People focused
                        

Hope everyone has something to say.
http://www.derana.lk/show.php?prid=4


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there is nothing to adore,
the country is turning towards to a monarchy system with a family rule
and now ordaining a due 'crown prince'.

MAC1,

Thanks for the link.
This is my take after watching this interview.


1)Effective communication - Excellent. I have not heard him speak before. I was plesantly surprised by the fluiditity and quick reactiveness to questions.

2)Problem solving - He certainly understands the problems as far as development issues concerns and seemingly proactive in that area.

3)Future - Again in the development area, he has a good understanding of future challenges and what should be done.

4)Innovative thinking - Still to see but definitely he is not afraid of taking bold steps like promoting private universities.  

5)Leadership & Team vision - He comes as a person who is willing to lead in areas he knows he can do and yet willing to be a follower in areas where he still needs more experience and exposure. IMO, that is very positive attitude.

6)People focused - Excellent. He kept emphasising the need to be closer to the people and improving the relationship between politician and constitute, this is the only way to reach out to communities to change the current mindset. Right now, most Sri Lankans feel politicians are useless and that they are unreachable in solving their problems. I think Namal understands that and wants to change that attitude.

Overall, I think he did a very good job in this interview. He came across as a very likable young chap with plenty of enthusiasm and drive.


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MAC, thanks for the link

I was impressed at his grasp of the subject matter. He's obviously got a capability  beyond his years.

Even if he was prepped beforehand with a cheat-sheet, the delivery was pretty much flawless and you just can't do that unless have the smarts to handle it.

Having said that, I don't think there was any prepping involved.

Didn't even mention a "kala-vedda"

It's quite clear all you guys/gals have a Thing for this chap. Eww..

Yes. 'Thing' it is.

I guess I have a Thing for this chap as well! Not bad for a 23 yr old   
Even with a "cheat sheet " not many can give that performance as Proxi mentioned.

I think this fella got a Thing which I find MR lacks!

Good to see some second rung leaders developing... now that LTTE is no more, hopefully they survive to make a contribution..

And, which school did he go to?



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kkk123 wrote:

And, which school did he go to?

If I'm not mistaken he is a Thomian..