United Nations Industrial Organization, Vienna, Director Dr
Lalith Goonatilleke received the National Award of Cambodia
offered by the Cambodian King for exceptional services by a person towards Cambodia's economic development
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The National Award of Cambodia offered by the Cambodian King for
exceptional services by a person towards Cambodia's economic development
was awarded to Sri Lankan Dr Lalith Goonatilleke, Director of the United
Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) Vienna.
Dr Goonatilleke has contributed to develop Cambodia's industrial
sector by obtaining international accreditation to most of the
industries in Cambodia.
He is also responsible for drafting the country's industrial policy
for over a decade.
Dr Goonatilleke through UNIDO helped set up the metro logical
laboratory in Phnom Penh. The Rubber Research Institute of Cambodia also
received ISO 17025 accreditation thanks to Dr Goonatilleke's efforts.
In recognition of this service, the Cambodian King awarded the
National award along with the Mahasena Gold medal to him at a ceremony
in Cambodia in April.
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