A Happy Nation An Entrepreneurial State
The First Draft of the Strategic Plan for Public Discourse
Contents
Uniting to Build a Nation of Happiness ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
National Priorities …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
A Entrepreneurial State………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
Creating a Happy Nation through Equity and Prosperity…………………………………………………………..9
Integrated Governance & Cohesive Strategies ………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Human Resources Motivation Cycle …………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Optimising Our Physical Resources …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Leveraging Financial Resources …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
The Governance Structure of an Entrepreneurial State ………………………………………………………….. 18
Education – “Knowledge Nation” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20
Health – “Vitality for All”……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Environment – “Green Horizons”…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
State Administration and Management – “Good Governance”……………………………………………26
Defence – “Golden Fence”………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28
Economy – “Prosperity Engine”……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Modern Financial Resource Management – “A Wealthy Nation”……………………………………………31
Unity in Diplomacy: Strategic Foreign Affairs Management …………………………………………………34
Thriving Communities: Transforming Social Welfare through “Hithe Haiya”………………….35
Youth Empowerment Task Force: Central Strategy and Common Direction………………….37
Cultural Renaissance: Fostering a Happy and Creative Nation ………………………………………….39
Pillars of Justice : Ensuring Equity and Fairness for All ………………………………………………………………. 41
Sports Excellence: Building a Nation of Champions…………………………………………………………………..43
Digital Frontier: Advancing Science, Technology, and Digital Development …………………45
National Unity ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47
Plantations, Agriculture, and Livestock …………………………………………………………………………………………….48
Blue Economy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………50
Industry …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Naval, Air, and Inland Transportation Infrastructure – ‘Lifelines’……………………………………………53
Transport ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………54
Energy: Towards Making Sri Lanka the Energy Hub of Asia ……………………………………………………55
Political Reforms ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Debt Management …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..59
