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and management of resources. In addition, national and district level school competitions, and sports events,
important inter-university events, etc., have provoked and promoted capacity building among students. Media,
including the newspapers, radio, television, stage and street dramas, etc., have also played an important role in
promoting educational activities, and raising awareness on the same.
Information: Information is available with the Ministry of Education human resource development and culture,
and any of the other relevant institutes such as Department of Examinations. Information dissemination occurs in
the form of seminars, news release, handbooks, etc.
Research and Technologies: National Institute of Education and Faculty of Education of the Universities are key
research institution in education fields. Educational research is being carried out by the Educational faculties of the
universities, and postgraduate students in Education. Research activities have also been promoted by the donor
assisted educational programmes and projects.
Financing: Primary, secondary, and university education is available free. All school level, educational activities
are being funded by the government (mainly) and donor funds. See under Cooperation.
Cooperation: Regional and International co-operation in education has been extended through co-operation of
donor organizations such as Asian Development Bank, SIDA, and UNESCO. In addition, UNEP and South Asia
Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) have also made a significant contribution through promoting
regional environmental activities.
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