Is Formal Education a Must ?
Every time politics is discussed in Sri Lanka, one word comes to the fore: education or the level of education.
Everyone refers to formal education, but is it a must to be successful?
Some are lucky to be able to get a good formal education, but some are not.
For various reasons, many fall through the cracks.
Yes, good formal education is a stepping stone to success for many, but is it an absolute necessity?
Especially in politics.
How many very well-educated politicians we have seen in this country so far?
They may have served well in their chosen fields, but when it comes to politics, their contribution is very minuscule.
I think what we want is people who are able to conceptualize rather than ones with flamboyant formal educational qualifications.
If we want to see a positive trend in Sri Lankan politics, we must change our thinking.
Otherwise, it's the same old poor outcomes.
Everyone refers to formal education, but is it a must to be successful?
Some are lucky to be able to get a good formal education, but some are not.
For various reasons, many fall through the cracks.
Yes, good formal education is a stepping stone to success for many, but is it an absolute necessity?
Especially in politics.
How many very well-educated politicians we have seen in this country so far?
They may have served well in their chosen fields, but when it comes to politics, their contribution is very minuscule.
I think what we want is people who are able to conceptualize rather than ones with flamboyant formal educational qualifications.
If we want to see a positive trend in Sri Lankan politics, we must change our thinking.
Otherwise, it's the same old poor outcomes.
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