The Secretary General of IAACA, Dr. Ye Feng, in endorsing the Books has stated – “IAACA is pleased that one of its Members, Mr. Nihal Sri Ameresekere, in keeping with the objectives of IAACA, has taken a step to author and publish a series of Books, dealing with real case studies in combating the global cancerous menace of economic fraud and corruption, which threatens good governance and the well being of people. The contents of this series of Books would, no doubt, be of material relevance and of educational value to anti-corruption authorities globally."
Ms. Beatrice Edwards, Executive Director, The Government Accountability Project, Washington D.C., the leading Whistleblower Organization in the US, in commending the Books has endorsed - "For readers who seek firsthand accounts of the ways in which international financial fraud takes place, these books are invaluable. For those who want to know what has really occurred over the last twenty years of “development,” these books are an important contribution, for schemes such as those described by Mr. Ameresekere were surely not confined to Sri Lanka. Clearly and comprehensively, Mr. Ameresekere shows how it was that a few well-placed people appropriated the wealth of a country while claiming to strengthen its institutions and promote growth. Moreover, He shows that to date, few have been held to account and that this impunity is in itself a crime"
Mr. Jayantha Dhanapala, former Under-Secretary General, United Nations and President, Pugwash Conferences on Science & World Affairs, Nobel Peace Prize Winners, have commended the Books thus - "It is a dramatic and well-documented record of the true empowerment of civil society in the defence of the wealth of the people from illegal and opaque deals blessed by a democratically elected government in the name of development. The books deserve a wide reading public as an inspiring example of the power of civil society."
A Certified Public Accountant in the US, Mr. Praba ‘Bobby’ Chandran has opined - "These are times when citizens of countries in the Middle East region whose lives have been greatly harmed are rising up against their leaders. Tyrannical governance and corrupt fiscal policies of these leaders have resulted in their natural resources and wealth being plundered by these very leaders. Developed countries and western democracies have forged alliances with these tyrants and dictators for their own benefit with callous disregard for the harm caused to the ordinary citizens of these countries, to whom such wealth really belongs. This series of publications by Nihal Sri Ameresekere is a wealth of research material for persons in academics, government, research students, professionals and private sector alike."
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' President & CEO Mr. James D. Ratley has commended - "I am amazed at the amount of effort and research that it must have taken to write these important works. We are adding these to our Fraud Library here at the ACFE Headquarters in Austin, Texas. They are a worthy addition to our library. It is heartening to know that we have members such as you, who give of their time and talents in the ongoing fight against fraud and corruption."
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