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Understanding Multidimensional Vulnerabilities: Impact on People of Sri Lanka

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Pilot Project

e-Tuk Tuk | A Drive for Sustainable Mobility

The pilot project aims to support the revival of micro level/informal sector economic activities to inject much needed currency into the local economy. In this phase, 200 petrol three-wheelers will be converted to e-Tuk Tuks.

Announcements

Regional Human Development Report

The 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report proposes new directions. Building on the region’s past successes, Making Our Future sets out practical pathways and advocates a 3-pillar approach: mainstreaming human development, recalibrating growth strategy, and making change happen.

Press Release

Driving sustainable Investment: The Crucial role of Sustainable Finance and Private Capital for Sri Lanka

The findings from the report can be used to support the development of investment pipelines with the help of intermediaries and contribute to the strengthening of the policy environment related to these key sectors.

Norway Ambassador and UNDP Resident Representative

Press Release

Norwegian Government pledges continued support to UNDP’s flagship SDG16 Portfolio for 2023-2026

The Government of Norway further extended its support to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka’s flagship portfolio on SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions project for the period 2023-2026,

What we do

In Sri Lanka, UNDP has been working as a key development partner of choice since 1967, to achieve sustainable human development in economic, social and environmental fronts. Working closely with the Government, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNDP aims to eradicate extreme poverty, and reduce inequalities and exclusion to protect both people and the planet.