Miss.
W. K. C. S. Walpola
0009-0003-2458-336X
Temporary Assistant lecturer
Department of Public Administration
charukawalpola@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
Ms. Charuka Walpola is a lecturer and researcher in the field of Public Administration with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and academic development. She is currently attached to the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where she actively engages in teaching, student supervision, and scholarly activities that contribute to knowledge creation and professional development.
She is currently reading for a Master of Development Studies at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. Her academic interests are centered on Public Administration, Project Management, Tourism Development, and Sustainable Development. She is passionate about fostering critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and practical learning experiences among students while promoting academic excellence and innovation in higher education.
Beyond teaching and research, she is committed to student mentorship, curriculum development, and community engagement. Through her academic and professional endeavors, she strives to contribute meaningfully to higher education, knowledge dissemination, and the advancement of effective public sector and organizational practices.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Project Management
- Procurement Management
- Development and Management
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Tourism Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Women Empowerment
- Rural Development
- Education
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc. in Management (Public) (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2023)
PUBLICATIONS
Conference Paper
Towards a framework for exploring potential in developing local film tourism in Sri Lanka: With special reference to Ranminithenna Tele-Cinema Village
2025/11/04 25th Faculty Research Sessions, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Journal Article
Farm to Tourists - Exploring the Challenges and Development Strategies for Agro-tourism in Kurupetta Division in Sri Lanka.
2025 South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics
Journal Article
Omnichannel Integration and Positive Word of Mouth among Customers in Sri Lanka Supermarket Sector: The Mediating Role of Flow Experience.
2025 Journal of Sales, Service and Marketing Research
Conference Paper
Omnichannel integration and positive word of mouth among customers in Sri Lanka supermarket sector: The mediating role of flow experience
2025 21st International Conference on Business Management - ICBM 2025
Conference Paper
Building futures: Women empowerment through self-help groups
2024/12/18 24th Faculty Research Sessions, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
News Paper
Unintentional setbacks: How bureaucracies can contribute to policy failures during implementation. - Daily FT
It discusses how certain bureaucratic behaviors can inadvertently hinder effective policy implementation. It identifies specific "games" played within bureaucracies, such as: The Tokenism Game: The Tokenism Game refers to a strategy employed by implementers to give the appearance of compliance or progress while minimising actual dedication towards the initiative. The Territory Game: Territory Game refers to the tendency of individuals or groups involved in policy implementation to prioritise protecting their domains. The Not Our Problem Game: Some parties tend to play the Not Our Problem Game at this stage of the implementation. It can happen when a department or public institution refuses to take responsibility for an issue, saying, “That is not our job or not our responsibility.”
News Paper
Lights, camera, Sri Lanka: Unlocking the power of film tourism through Ranminithenna. Sunday Observer. - Sunday Observer
**Unlocking the Power of Film Tourism through Ranminithenna** is a research-based article that explores the potential of the Ranminithenna Tele Cinema Village as a catalyst for promoting film tourism in Sri Lanka. The article examines how cinematic destinations can attract visitors, preserve cultural heritage, and contribute to regional economic development. It highlights the importance of strategic destination marketing, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable tourism practices in transforming Ranminithenna into a globally recognized film tourism destination while enhancing Sri Lanka's tourism competitiveness.