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Training program on fresh coconut oil production technology – 2025

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Commencement of Duties for 2025 at the Coconut Research Institute

The Coconut Research Institute formally commenced its activities for the year 2025 on 1st January 2025 with a ceremonial gathering held at the Ambasewana premises and auditorium.

The event began with the observance of a two-minute silence to honor the valiant war heroes and all those who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of the nation. Following this, the officers of the Coconut Research Institute collectively took the Clean Sri Lanka Citizen Pledge, aligning with the national initiative “Clean Sri Lanka”, launched by the Presidential Secretariat.

The gathering was addressed by the Chairman of the Coconut Research Board, Professor Ajith Jayaweera, and the Acting Director of the Institute, Dr. Nayani Arachchige, who provided valuable insights and guidance for the year ahead.

The ceremony was attended by the Chairman, the Acting Director, and all officers of the Institute, reflecting a unified commitment to the national priorities and institutional goals for the upcoming year.

The Coconut Research Institute looks forward to a year of continued dedication to research excellence and national service.

The Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka is proud to announce that it has won the Silver Award at the Best Annual Report and Accounts – 2023 competition, organized by the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to accountability, good governance and transparency in the management of our financial resources.
The Annual Report for 2023 was praised for its clear presentation of financial performance, adherence to best practices in governance, and our ongoing efforts to ensure that public funds are utilized efficiently and effectively. This recognition reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, as well as our commitment to providing clear and transparent information to our stakeholders. This achievement reinforces our ongoing commitment to excellence in both research and organizational management, ensuring that the Coconut Research Institute continues to serve as a leader in the coconut industry and a model of good governance in the public sector.

Professor Ajith Jayaweera assumed the role of Chairman at the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, bringing over 25 years of academic and research expertise to the position. As a professor in the Department of Animal Science and Nutrition at the Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Prof. Jayaweera is widely recognized for his contributions to both higher education and research in Sri Lanka. He has served as a visiting lecturer at several leading Sri Lankan universities and pioneered the development of a Higher Diploma Program in Teaching Methodology for school educators. Prof. Jayaweera has earned international recognition for his contributions to higher education, including accreditation as a Senior Teacher in Higher Education by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK, in 2017.
Prof. Jayaweera has authored over 90 peer-reviewed research papers and 21 books focused on higher education, teaching methodology, and agricultural sciences. Prof. Jayaweera is also the developer of innovative software tools for animal feed formulation, widely used by feed producers across Sri Lanka. He has also served as the President of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) Section B (Agriculture and Forestry). His extensive experience and vision will undoubtedly contribute to the continued growth and innovation at the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka.

The 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting of the International Coconut Community (ICC) was held at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo from 25 to 27 November 2024 with the participation of Ministers and delegates from 21 member countries and representatives of international partner and observer organizations. The delegates of this meeting visited the Coconut Research Institute on 28th November 2024. For these delegates, an exhibition was held at the Coconut Research Institute with the participation of sister organizations, Coconut Cultivation Board, Coconut Development Authority, Chilaw Plantations Ltd and Kurunegala Plantations Ltd to showcase the role of these organizations in the coconut sector.
The 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting of the International Coconut Community (ICC) was held at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo from 25 to 27 November 2024 with the participation of Ministers and delegates from 21 member countries. The delegates of this meeting visited the Coconut Research Institute on 28th November 2024. For these delegates, an exhibition was held at the Coconut Research Institute with the participation of sister organizations, Coconut Cultivation Board, Coconut Development Authority, Chilaw Plantations Ltd and Kurunegala Plantations Ltd to showcase the role of these organizations in the coconut sector. The efforts of the Coconut Research Institute for the advancement of the coconut sector were commended by the foreign delegates and requested the Institute to conduct training programs to train the officers and the other stakeholders of their countries on different aspects of coconut plantation management and product development.

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