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Item Train Human Resources with Buddhist Teachings for Sustainable Economic Development(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Bulugahapitiye, N.Sri Lanka is currently facing a profound economic crisis rooted in internal issues such as management inefficiencies, attitudes, and political interventions. This study aims to explore the integration of Buddhist teachings on economic management to address these challenges and foster sustainable development. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research analyzes the Buddhist Pali canon alongside contemporary economic theories. The findings emphasize the relevance of Buddhist principles in tackling poverty, economic mismanagement, and social issues. Key teachings from Buddhist scriptures such as the Kūṭadanta sutta and Sigalovada Sutta offer frameworks for eradicating poverty, achieving full employment, and ensuring the basic needs of the population. The study also highlights the importance of ethical governance as discussed in the Mahaparinibbana Sutta and Cakkavattisihanada Sutta, suggesting that transparency, accountability, and compassion are crucial for economic stability. Additionally, Buddhist concepts of contentment and mindful consumption, as articulated in the Dhammapada, provide insights into sustainable resource use and environmental conservation. The integration of these teachings into education and professional training can cultivate values of mindfulness, ethical conduct, and social responsibility. The practical application of Buddhist teachings in economic policies, community initiatives, and fair trade practices can enhance social harmony and reduce economic disparities. Despite potential challenges such as cultural shifts and policy implementation, the study concludes that Buddhist teachings offer a holistic approach to addressing Sri Lanka's economic crisis and achieving sustainable development. By applying these principles, Sri Lanka can create a more equitable and prosperous society that values both material and spiritual well-being.Item The Effectiveness of Microfinance Services on Poverty Alleviation: Comparative Analysis of Anuradhapura District and Colombo District in Sri Lanka(Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya., 2023) Kannangara, N.; Liyanage, C.Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of microfinance services on household income to alleviate poverty in both rural and urban areas of Sri Lanka, and which area has successfully used microfinance services to alleviate poverty. Design/Methodology/Approach: The researcher chose Anuradhapura as the rural area and Colombo as the urban area to conduct the study. In this regard, data was collected from 280 microfinance beneficiaries in the Anuradhapura and Colombo districts using a survey questionnaire. Microfinance services such as micro-credit and micro-entrepreneurship training were employed as the independent variables in this study, with poverty alleviation as the dependent variable. Simple random sampling was used to collect the data then were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: According to the study's findings, both entrepreneurship training and micro-credit have a statistically significant positive relationship with poverty alleviation in both districts. According to the regression results, entrepreneurship training is more effective in reducing poverty in the Colombo district, but microcredit is more beneficial in the Anuradhapura area. Conclusion: The findings highlighted that microfinance services are more effective in alleviating poverty in urban and rural areas of Sri Lanka. Further, micro-credit services were more effective in urban (Colombo) areas than in rural (Anuradhapura) areas in Sri Lanka. However, the micro-entrepreneurship trainings were more effective in rural areas than in urban areas in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the researcher suggests that microfinance services should be promoted to alleviate poverty in Sri Lanka while more micro-credit services to urban areas and more micro-entrepreneurship training to rural areas.